contentious

adjective

UK/kənˈten.ʃəs/
US/kənˈten.ʃəs/

Definitions of contentious adjective

  1. likely to cause disagreement or argument; involving heated debate or dispute.

    具争议性的;可能引发争论的;易引起争端的

    • This is a contentious issue that may require further discussion.

      这是一个具争议性的议题,可能需要进一步讨论。

    • The decision-making process regarding this project was highly contentious.

      关于这个项目的决策过程极具争议性。

    • The politician is known for his many contentious views expressed publicly.

      这位政治人物以公开表达许多具争议性的观点而闻名。