Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

highly-contentious

Adjective

/ˈhaɪ.li kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/

Definition

Causing or likely to cause a lot of disagreements or arguments.

Examples

The highly-contentious changes to the law stirred up public protests.
His highly-contentious remarks during the debate led to heated exchanges among the candidates.
The topic of climate change has become increasingly highly-contentious in recent years.

Meaning

The term ‘highly-contentious’ refers to a situation, topic, or issue that provokes strong disagreements or disputes among people. It is often used to describe matters that are controversial or polarizing.