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contentious in German

contentious in German is umstritten, kontrovers, strittig — contentious means likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.

contentious in German

umstritten
adj
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
kontrovers
adj
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
strittig
adj
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
streitsüchtig
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
provokativ
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
streitbar
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
streitlustig
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
zänkisch
adj
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

What does "contentious" mean?

  1. adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
    "Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics."

contentious in a sentence

  • Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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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