Difference between Contentious and Controversial
What is the difference between Contentious and Controversial?
Contentious as an adjective is marked by heated arguments or controversy. while Controversial as an adjective is arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
Contentious
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
Controversial
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
We hope you now know whether to use Contentious or Controversial in your sentence.
