| 词汇 | contentiously |
| 释义 | contentiously adverb uk /kənˈten.ʃəs.li/ us /kənˈten.ʃəs.li/ in a way that causes, involves, or is likely to cause disagreement and argument: The referee contentiously awarded a penalty kick to the visiting team. The new film contentiously portrays the war hero as a blundering idiot. The former champion was contentiously left out of the French team for the Olympics. She contentiously claims that businesses put too much emphasis on educational qualifications when they recruit new staff. Rather contentiously, both of the brothers bid for the same item. Debate & discussion agent provocateur agora argue argue against something argue for something bargainer beard controversial hash no ifs or butsidiom no-platform no-platforming on the doorstep out-debate proposer undialectical undiscussed war of words wash (something) up well argued You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Arguing & disagreeing Related wordcontentious |
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