dissentious

[ dih-sen-shuhs ]

adjective

1. contentious; quarrelsome.

dissentious

/ dɪˈsɛnʃəs /

adjective

1. argumentative

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissentious¹

First recorded in 1550–60; dissent + -ious

Example Sentences

“What’s the matter, you dissentious rogues?” she snarls at the plebeians as she takes the stage for the first time.

From Seattle Times

His Western-allied regime has redefined dissentious journalists and activists as “terrorists.”

From Salon

This American primary season has been too volatile, dissentious and just plain eccentric for any over-confident forecast prior to the event.

From The Guardian

The rabble stir his patrician scorn: “What’s the matter, you dissentious rogues, that, rubbing the poor itch of your opinion, make yourselves scabs?”

From Time

Martius charges at them and then lets loose the contempt that will aid in his downfall: “What’s the matter, you dissentious rogues, that, rubbing the poor itch of your opinion, make yourselves scabs?”

From New York Times

Related Words

• belligerent
• cantankerous
• combative
• contentious
• fractious
• litigious
• petulant
• tempestuous
• turbulent
• unruly