Associations to the word «Factious»

Wiktionary

FACTIOUS, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
FACTIOUS, adjective. Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.

Dictionary definition

FACTIOUS, adjective. Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.