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

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams