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All argumentative synonyms

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adj argumentative

  • opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
  • belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
  • combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
  • contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
  • contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
  • controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
  • disputatious — fond of or given to disputation; argumentative; contentious: disputatious litigants.
  • factious — given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
  • litigious — of or relating to litigation.
  • pugnacious — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
  • quarrelsome — inclined to quarrel; argumentative; contentious.
  • salty — tasting of or containing salt; saline.
  • scrappy — fond of fighting, arguing, or competing.
  • touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
  • fire-eater — an entertainer who pretends to eat fire.
  • spiky — having a spike or spikes.

adjective argumentative

  • confrontational — If you describe the way that someone behaves as confrontational, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are aggressive and likely to cause an argument or dispute.
  • aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
  • challenging — A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination.
  • awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
  • stroppy — bad-tempered or hostile; quick to take offense.
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