contentious

US /kənˈten.tʃəs/
UK /kənˈten.tʃəs/
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1.

kontroversial, berbantahan

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

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The new policy proved to be highly contentious.
Kebijakan baru terbukti sangat kontroversial.
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He made a contentious remark that angered many people.
Dia membuat pernyataan kontroversial yang membuat banyak orang marah.
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disputabledebatablearguablemootdisputedcontroversialat issueunder discussionopen to questionopen to doubt
2.

suka berdebat, suka bertengkar

fond of arguing; quarrelsome

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He has a very contentious personality, always looking for an argument.
Dia memiliki kepribadian yang sangat suka berdebat, selalu mencari argumen.
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Avoid discussing contentious topics with him if you want peace.
Hindari membahas topik yang suka berdebat dengannya jika Anda ingin damai.
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quarrelsomeargumentativedisputatiousbelligerentpugnaciouscombativeantagonisticbellicosetruculentlitigious