contentious in German
contentious in German is umstritten, kontrovers, strittig — contentious means likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
contentious in German
umstritten
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
kontrovers
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
strittig
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
streitsüchtig
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
provokativ
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
streitbar
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
streitlustig
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
zänkisch
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
What does "contentious" mean?
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adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
"Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics."
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contentious in a sentence
- Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics.
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What is "contentious" in German?
"contentious" in German is umstritten, kontrovers, strittig. contentious means: Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
How do you use "contentious" in a sentence?
Example: "Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics." In German, "contentious" is umstritten, kontrovers, strittig.
Are there other ways to say "contentious" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "contentious": umstritten, kontrovers, strittig, streitsüchtig, provokativ, streitbar.
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