argumentative

Definitions

Given to or characterized by systematic argumentation.

Fond of or prone to arguing or disagreeing.

Examples

He became increasingly argumentative after a long day at work, disagreeing with every suggestion his colleagues made.

The teacher asked the student to stop being so argumentative and to listen to the instructions provided.

Synonyms

combative confrontational belligerent contentious disputatious pugnacious quarrelsome

Antonyms

agreeable conciliatory peaceful cooperative amiable compliant placid