1. inclined to argue or debate; fond of disputing
Usage: formal

Examples

• The disputatious student challenged every point the professor made.
• His disputatious nature made him unpopular at dinner parties.
• She avoided the disputatious neighbor who always started arguments.
• The disputatious tone of the meeting prevented any real progress.
• Despite his disputatious reputation, he was actually quite reasonable in private.
• The disputatious debate lasted well into the night.