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contentious
/kənˈtenʃəs/
adjective
kontrowersyjny
Also
spornny(m)kłótliwy(m)
Definition
Causing or likely to cause an argument; involving or characterized by argument.
Examples
The issue of funding is highly contentious.
Kwestia finansowania jest bardzo kontrowersyjna.
He has a contentious personality and often argues.
Ma kłótliwą osobowość i często się kłóci.
Synonyms
Collocations
contentious issuecontentious debatecontentious person
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