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quarrlsome

 

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Quarrlsome

Definition:

(adjective) causing or involving a lot of quarrels or disputes

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

(adjective) characterized by a tendency to argue or fight

Example Sentence: The quarrlsome couple bickered incessantly, making their relationship extremely difficult.

Sense 2:

(adjective) likely to cause disagreement or controversy

Example Sentence: The proposal to close down the local library proved to be a quarrlsome issue among the residents.

Sense 3:

(adjective) difficult to handle or deal with due to its contentious nature

Example Sentence: The politics surrounding the topic of climate change can be quite quarrlsome, as it elicits strong opinions from individuals on both sides.

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