CEFR C2

quarrelsomeness

noun

Meaning

A tendency to argue or fight frequently and often over trivial matters.

Examples

  • His reputation for quarrelsomeness made it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.
  • The committee meeting was derailed by the chairperson's unnecessary quarrelsomeness regarding the agenda.

Synonyms: bickering, argumentative, contentiousness, pugnacity