contentious
వివాదస్పద
definition
adjective
a contentious issue
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
translation of 'contentious'
వివాదగ్రస్త,
కలహప్రియుడైన
example
This last piece of evidence is particularly 'contentious' and likely to feature prominently in the appeal.
We must find an accord, even if it involves the imposition of peace keeping force between the 'contentious' parties.
A small, dark, 'contentious' people known as the Picts held sway over the islands until the eighth and ninth centuries, when Viking invaders arrived.
The book fails to portray the bawdy and 'contentious' woman who wanted always to be on center stage.
A still more 'contentious' area surrounds the question whether the defendants, or either of them, should be permitted to make purchases.
A 'contentious' and nuanced debate within our polity that is therefore sure to continue is the one about the value and meaning of neo-conservatism.
It will spark months of 'contentious' debate in Congress, where lawmakers will fight to protect their favored programs.
Although many agreed that this system was not compatible with separation, the introduction of a new system was highly 'contentious' and hotly debated.
My Lord, you will be aware of the 'contentious' nature of this litigation between the parties.
The most 'contentious' issue is likely to be a provision encouraging commissioners to facilitate voluntary co-operation by witness to be heard in private.
They are inapplicable to orders made by a court of unlimited jurisdiction in the course of 'contentious' litigation.
On the other hand, reopening 'contentious' matters or permitting one or more of the parties to add to their case or make a new case should rarely be allowed.
Although Tanzania is one of the least densely populated countries in eastern Africa, control and access to productive lands has become an increasingly 'contentious' issue.
The century-old organization used to be at the mercy of the often 'contentious' parties in Italy's coalition governments.
What these beneficiaries of social mobility urged on 'contentious' workers was pious resignation, and in no city did they sermonize more harshly than in Rouen.
Her request was made during a 'contentious' debate about raising admissions standards at Nevada's public institutions, which she opposes.
Sex and reproductive control have to become less 'contentious' issues.
When counsel appears as a witness on a 'contentious' matter, it causes two problems.
As between solicitor and client in both 'contentious' and non-contentious costs the taxing officer starts with the retainer.
Citizenship is centred on the notion of autonomous individuals - by definition, adults - making choices about who runs the government and engaging in 'contentious' debate.
And what inspiration will a new CEO bring to that very 'contentious' party?
Nowhere is the debate more lively and 'contentious' than in psychiatric genetics, but in truth there is a dearth of substantiated, empirical data.
A 'contentious' or belligerent personality toward others is indicative of hyper-sensitivity and a feeling of never being fully understood.
The film refuses to judge - both sides of this 'contentious' debate are vividly and powerfully drawn.
The Greeks did not have the capacity to write philosophy, because they were a 'contentious' people.
I feel somewhat guilty for dismissing what is certainly a very 'contentious' debate in a few lines yesterday.
Frank, how do Americans view the very 'contentious' debates over teaching evolution and intelligent design?
Climate change legislation remained 'contentious' and it seems likely that it will studied to death until it's too late to do anything.
He said car use in the city centre was likely to be 'contentious' , but that cars should not be banned - just used in moderation.
The Convention has thus not resolved some of the 'contentious' extraterritorial claims by some states.
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