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View usage for: (ɑːʳgjʊmentətɪv) adjectiveSomeone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people. [disapproval] You're in an argumentative mood today! Synonyms: quarrelsome, contrary, contentious, belligerent More Synonyms of argumentative argumentative in British English (ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv) adjective1. given to arguing; contentious 2. characterized by argument; controversial Derived forms argumentatively (ˌarguˈmentatively) adverb argumentativeness (ˌarguˈmentativeness) noun argumentative in American English (ˈɑrgjəˈmɛntətɪv) adjective1. of or containing argument; controversial 2. apt to argue; contentious Also ˌarguˈmentive Derived forms argumentatively (ˌarguˈmentatively) adverb Examples of 'argumentative' in a sentenceargumentative She has become very argumentative and difficult.He was in an argumentative mood and appeared disagreeable with his assignment in Denver.She changes from a loud, happy and bubbly person into being argumentative and aggressive.I was an argumentative, stroppy drunk.Ordinarily, you'd have a quick comeback for anybody in an argumentative mood.Some people think disagreements, especially disagreements that become argumentative, are destructive to a relationship.I can be quite argumentative and stubborn if I get a bee in my bonnet. Definition likely to argue You're in an argumentative mood today! Synonyms Opposites obliging , accommodating , easy-going , conciliatory , compliant , amenable , complaisant Additional synonymsDefinition marked by readiness to fight He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago. Synonyms aggressive, hostile, contentious, combative, unfriendly, antagonistic, pugnacious, argumentative, bellicose, quarrelsome, aggro (Australian, New Zealand), aggers (Australian, slang), biffo (Australian, slang), litigiousLockhart was famed for his combative style and scathing wit. Synonyms aggressive, militant, contentious, belligerent, antagonistic, pugnacious, warlike, carnivorous (informal), bellicose, truculent, quarrelsome, aggers (Australian, slang) Definition tending to quarrel He was a sociable if rather contentious man. Synonyms argumentative, wrangling, perverse, bickering, combative, pugnacious, quarrelsome, litigious, querulous, cavilling, disputatious, factious, captiousNearby words ofargumentative - argue
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