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factious

adjective

/ˈfækʃəs/

Meaning

causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions

The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.

divisive, discordant, contentious, rebellious

harmonious, united, cooperative

factious group, factious debate, factious faction, factious behavior

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change

intended to explain or describe something

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar