contentious in Russian
contentious in Russian is дискуссионный, спо́рный, вздорный — contentious means likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
contentious in Russian
дискуссионный
Pronounced: diskussionnyy
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
спо́рный
Pronounced: spornyy
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
вздорный
Pronounced: vzdornyy
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
любящий спо́рить
Pronounced: lyubyashchiy sporit
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
придирчивый
Pronounced: pridirchivyy
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 Russian?
"contentious" in Russian is дискуссионный, спо́рный, вздорный. contentious means: Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
How do you pronounce дискуссионный?
"contentious" in Russian is дискуссионный, pronounced "diskussionnyy".
How do you use "contentious" in a sentence?
Example: "Immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in politics." In Russian, "contentious" is дискуссионный, спо́рный, вздорный.
Are there other ways to say "contentious" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "contentious": дискуссионный, спо́рный, вздорный, любящий спо́рить, придирчивый.
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