Argumentative
Argumentative adjective - Given to arguing.
Usage example: he's too argumentative to be part of a project in which teamwork is critical
Contrary is a synonym for argumentative in quarrelsome topic. In some cases you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Argumentative", when it comes to topics like wanting to quarrel.
Nearby Words: argument, argumentation
Contrary
Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.
Argumentative is a synonym for contrary. You can use "Argumentative" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstreperous and argumentative
- obstreperous and contrary
- defiant and argumentative
- defiant and contrary
- difficult and argumentative
- difficult and contrary
- disagreeable and argumentative
- disagreeable and contrary
- perverse and argumentative
- perverse and contrary
- refractory and argumentative
- refractory and contrary
- uncooperative and argumentative
- uncooperative and contrary
Both words in one sentence
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In the X-Wing Series, Huff Darklighter is a large, clearly overweight older man, balding but with long straight hair, also argumentative and contrary, particularly with the Rebels.
Source: Depending on the Artist -
Early in Dr Franklins Island, Miranda's finding of a source of fresh water and young coconuts, soon after the planewreck, do a lot to put her companions in a better mood and stops Arnie from being argumentative and contrary, briefly — though Arnie being Arnie, it doesn't last.
Source: Tastes Like Friendship - A Canadian writer, best known for his stories of Montreal-born Jewish characters, often contrary, argumentative, and morally ambiguous.
Source: Creator / Mordecai Richler
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