Definition of disputatious Disputatious

dis•pu•ta•tious

We found 4 definitions of disputatious from 3 different sources.

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What does disputatious mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

disputatious - inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"
  contentious, combative, disputative, litigious
  argumentative given to or characterized by argument; "an argumentative discourse"; "argumentative to the point of being cantankerous"; "an intelligent but argumentative child"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • disputatious (Adjective)
    Of or relating to something that is in question as to its value or intent.
  • disputatious (Adjective)
    Inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • disputatious (a.)
    Inclined to dispute; apt to civil or controvert; characterized by dispute; as, a disputatious person or temper.

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