Meaning of the word contentiousness in English

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contentiousness

US /kənˈten.tʃəs.nəs/
UK /kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/

Noun

the tendency to argue or dispute; a quarrelsome or argumentative nature

Example:
His constant contentiousness made it difficult to work with him.
The meeting was marked by a high degree of contentiousness.
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