English / word
contentious
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
In context
01
The contentious issue of immigration dominated the debate.
02
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
Synonyms
controversial,disputable,debatable
Antonyms
peaceful,uncontroversial,undisputed
Collocations
contentious issue,contentious topic,highly contentious