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contentious vs controversial

controversial vs contentious

contentious and controversial both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contentious No Yes No No
controversial No Yes No No
contentious (adjective) controversial (adjective)
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits marked by or capable of arousing controversy
involving or likely to cause controversy
Difference between contentious and controversial

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