argumentative
adjective/ˌɑrɡjəˈmɛntətɪv/
Frequency rank: #14,443 most common English word
Meaning
tending to argue or disagree, especially in an annoying way.
Example sentence
My little brother is very argumentative and always tries to start debates at dinner.
Synonyms & related words
- quarrelsome
- combative
- confrontational
- contentious
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