adjective
- given to arguing; inclined to dispute or disagree
- characterized by systematic reasoning or debate
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- My brother becomes argumentative whenever politics comes up at dinner.
- She’s so argumentative that even simple decisions turn into debates.
- The argumentative essay required students to present evidence for their claims.
- His argumentative nature made him unpopular with his coworkers.
- The professor appreciated the student’s argumentative approach to the problem.
- Don’t be so argumentative – we’re all on the same side here.