factional

[ fak-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. of a faction or factions.
2. self-interested; partisan:

   Factional interests had obstructed justice.

Other Words From

• fac·tion·al·ism noun
• fac·tion·al·ist noun
• in·ter·fac·tion·al adjective
• un·fac·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of factional¹

First recorded in 1640–50; faction ¹ + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In an episode of "Pod Save America" released before the Gaetz announcement, New York Times columnist Ezra Klein predicted a second Trump term will feature "much more factional in-fighting than people are prepared for."

From Salon

Setting out his stall, he accused his party of "failing to deliver" on its promises because "factional fighting was more important".

From BBC

“This factional, vindictive behaviour is designed to humiliate socialist candidates as well as block them.”

From BBC

The fact is that so much more could have been done had not so much money and energy been wasted by corruption and factional struggles inside the ruling party.

From BBC

Another coalition partner in the state, the NCP, also suffered factional divisions.

From BBC

Related Words

• atypical
• conflicting
• contradictory
• contrary
• different
• disparate
• dissimilar
• diverse
• various