English Dictionary

contentious

/kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/

adj

Marked by heated arguments or controversy. / Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

The contentious issue of gun control sparked a heated debate among the politicians.

意味（1）

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved.

意味（2）

Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

She was not a contentious person as the Other had been; she did not argue and contradict everything I said.