Contentious – Likely to cause an argument
(Pronounced con-ten-shus)
To remember the definition of the word contentious, use the following mnemonic:
The content was precious (contentious) and caused an argument between the rival pirates.
Examples of contentious in a sentence
The author wrote a contentious novel that caused a great deal of unrest.
As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments.
There was a contentious debate over the use of genetically modified crops.
