contentious

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: con-ten-tious (3)
English Definition

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Example Sentence

Abortion is a highly contentious issue.

US IPA /kษ™nหˆtenสƒษ™s/
UK IPA /kษ™nหˆtenสƒษ™s/

Synonyms

controversial disputable arguable quarrelsome

Antonyms

uncontroversial agreeable peaceful