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argumentative

[ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv] / ˌɑr gjəˈmɛn tə tɪv /


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With six politicians vying for your attention, these debates can be noisy and argumentative, but they can also be enlightening and influential.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But she also noticed that people have become more argumentative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

So there’s a theory percolating online that if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, then you will repel the argumentative, antagonistic people in your life who are itching for conflict.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024

Ravizza moved up to the drive-thru window and became argumentative with a male employee.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

"Well, I'm not sure you can do that, Mr. Stevenson. I think you might have a conflict there," he said, and then his voice shifted from argumentative to blandly matter-of-fact.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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