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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'quarrel' meaning dispute or argument, which comes from Latin 'querela' meaning complaint or grievance.
Breakdown
quarrel (dispute/argument) + -some (having the quality of, tending to)
🎵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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