contentiousness
noun [ U ] uk/kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/ us/kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/
引起争论;可能引发争议
the fact of being contentious (= causing or likely to cause disagreement)
The debate highlights the contentiousness of the plan. 这场辩论凸显了该计划的争议性。
The book's contentiousness is part of the reason why it's such a great read. 这本书是一本好书的原因之一就是它有争议性。
争执
disagreement and argument
There has been increasing contentiousness between the two politicians. 这两位政治家之间的争论日益激烈。
- More examples
- the contentiousness of the issue of gun control
- The four-hour hearing underscored the contentiousness of the issue.
- The contentiousness began brewing in January 2012.
- He is notorious for his contentiousness in contract negotiation.
- The level of contentiousness between the political parties has made finding solutions to problems even more difficult.
See: contentious