Contentiousness

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The state of being contentious. uncountable
2
an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious wordnet

Synonyms

aggression altercation amplification annoyance antagonism argument

Etymology

From contentious + -ness.

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