CONTENTIOUSNESS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word contentiousness. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CONTENTIOUSNESS
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| quarrelsomeness | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious | ||||||
| antagonism | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||
| bellicosity | nounn | |||||
noun • a natural disposition to fight | ||||||
| belligerence | nounn | |||||
noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||
| combativeness | nounn | |||||
noun • a militant aggressiveness | ||||||
| contention | nounn | |||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||
| disagreement | nounn | |||||
noun • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | ||||||
| discord | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a harsh mixture of sounds • strife resulting from a lack of agreement verb • be different from one another | ||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| dissension | nounn | |||||
noun • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters | ||||||
| hostility | nounn | |||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||
| pugnacity | nounn | |||||
noun • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||
| strife | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension | ||||||
