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factiousness

fac·tious
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fak-shuh s]
    • /ˈfæk ʃəs/
    • /ˈfækʃəsnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fak-shuh s]
    • /ˈfæk ʃəs/

Definitions of factiousness word

  • adjective factiousness given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government. 1
  • adjective factiousness pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels. 1
  • noun factiousness The state of being factious. 1

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Origin of factiousness

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin factiōsus fond of doing, busy, of a company or party, equivalent to facti- (see faction1) + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Factiousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

factiousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

factiousness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for factiousness

noun factiousness

  • provocation — the act of provoking.
  • spite — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
  • rebellion — open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
  • confrontation — A confrontation is a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
  • opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.

Antonyms for factiousness

noun factiousness

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
  • fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.

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