Associations to the word «Contentious»

Wiktionary

CONTENTIOUS, adjective. Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
CONTENTIOUS, adjective. Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

Dictionary definition

CONTENTIOUS, adjective. Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit".
CONTENTIOUS, adjective. Involving or likely to cause controversy; "a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson.

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury