Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome
Ferfuson inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit
A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments. Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues. a country where land prices are politically contentious. = controversial
having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature"
{s} belligerent, argumentative, controversial; causing an argument; likely to cause an dispute
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"