Contentious meaning and example sentences

Learning Contentious in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Contentious: Tartışmalı, kavgacı

Example sentences

  • The issue of immigration remains a highly contentious topic in national political debates.
  • The issue of immigration remains a highly contentious topic in national political debates. (Göç meselesi, ulusal siyasi tartışmalarda son derece tartışmalı bir konu olmaya devam ediyor.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Contentious when the meaning is "Tartışmalı, kavgacı".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Contentious with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.