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Quarrelsome

adjective
/ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Meaning

given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Inclined to argue or fight.

Example Sentences

His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.

He became quarrelsome after losing the game.

Synonyms

argumentative, belligerent, contentious, combative, confrontational, irritable
Entry 1
argumentative, belligerent, contentious, combative
Entry 2
argumentative, combative, confrontational, irritable

Antonyms

peaceful, agreeable, harmonious, cooperative, friendly
Entry 1
peaceful, agreeable, harmonious, cooperative
Entry 2
peaceful, agreeable, friendly

Collocations

quarrelsome person, quarrelsome behavior, quarrelsome mood, quarrelsome nature, quarrelsome attitude, quarrelsome child
Entry 1
quarrelsome person, quarrelsome behavior, quarrelsome mood
Entry 2
quarrelsome nature, quarrelsome attitude, quarrelsome child

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