Contentiousness
Contentiousness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: his natural tendency towards contentiousness made him a poor choice for a diplomatic post
Rudeness and contentiousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rudeness" instead a noun "Contentiousness".
Rudeness
Rudeness noun - Rude behavior.
Contentiousness and rudeness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contentiousness" instead a noun "Rudeness".
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