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.
Dasar baharu itu terbukti sangat kontroversial.
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He made a contentious remark that angered many people.
Dia membuat kenyataan kontroversial yang membuat ramai 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 mempunyai personaliti yang sangat suka berdebat, sentiasa mencari pertengkaran.
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Avoid discussing contentious topics with him if you want peace.
Elakkan membincangkan topik yang suka berdebat dengannya jika anda mahukan kedamaian.
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quarrelsomeargumentativedisputatiousbelligerentpugnaciouscombativeantagonisticbellicosetruculentlitigious