Contentious

Synonyms for contentious

• argumentative
• quarrelsome
• combative

Antonyms for contentious

• peaceful
• agreeable
• cooperative

Practice contentious on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like contentious appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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