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Definition of argumentativeness
argumentativeness
/ˌɑːr.ɡjəˈmɛn.tə.tɪv.nəs/
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Adverb:argumentatively
•Adjective:argumentative
argumentativeness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• noun
1
The quality or state of being given to arguing, disputing, or taking opposing views; a tendency to engage in frequent verbal disagreements.
Example
"His constant argumentativeness during committee meetings made it difficult for the group to reach a timely consensus."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Argumentativeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/argumentativeness