quarrelsome — Having a tendency to argue or fight frequently with others. Characterized by being contentious and prone to disputes.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a tendency to argue or fight frequently with others. Characterized by being contentious and prone to disputes.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɔrəlsəm/
Korean meaning: 다투기 좋아하는, 말다툼을 잘 하는
Korean pronunciation: 쿼럴썸 (강세: 쿼)
Example Sentences
- The quarrelsome couple argued about who should do the dishes for three hours.
- He became increasingly quarrelsome after missing his morning coffee.
- The quarrelsome politician disagreed with every proposal at the meeting.
quarrelsome
ADJECTIVE//ˈkwɔrəlsəm//
Having a tendency to argue or fight frequently with others. Characterized by being contentious and prone to disputes.
Having a tendency to argue or fight frequently with others. Characterized by being contentious and prone to disputes.
When quarrelsome meets meddlesome, things get troublesome!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'quarrel' meaning dispute or argument, which comes from Latin 'querela' meaning complaint or grievance.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The quarrelsome couple argued about who should do the dishes for three hours.”
“He became increasingly quarrelsome after missing his morning coffee.”
“The quarrelsome politician disagreed with every proposal at the meeting.”
“My cat is surprisingly quarrelsome and fights with his own reflection.”
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