contentious
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Likely to cause disagreement or argument.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
uncontroversial
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Immigration remains one of the most _____ topics in the election."
Answer: contentious
In your own words, what does "contentious" mean?
Likely to cause disagreement or argument.
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