Synonym: combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious. Similar words: a bone of contention, conscientious, content, intention, licentious, pay attention to, contend, constitutional convention. Meaning: [-ʃəs] 
adj. 1. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits 2. involving or likely to cause controversy.
adj. 1. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits 2. involving or likely to cause controversy. 
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121. What the OMB statement did do, however, was up the stakes in what is setting up to be a contentious, high-stakes period before the government runs out of money in a matter of weeks.
122. But the level from which output will now grow is more contentious.
123. The explanation of contracts is a contentious clause interpreted by the court or the arbitration tribunal.
124. Proposals to eliminate tariffs entirely on some industrial goods are also a contentious issue.
125. The contentious vote has raised tensions in the South American country.
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