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disputatious

adjective

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

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Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

    “a style described as abrasive and contentious”

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Example Sentences

a style described as abrasive and contentious
a disputatious lawyer
a litigious and acrimonious spirit

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