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Definition of quarreler

quarreler

/ˈkwɔːr.əl.ɚ/
(UK: quarreller)
quar · rel · er
Adverb:quarrelsomely
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Plural:quarrelers
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Adjective:quarrelsome
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quarreler Lexical Profile

quarreler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person who engages in or is habitually inclined toward heated arguments, disputes, or verbal conflicts.

Example

"As a habitual quarreler, he often turned minor committee disagreements into lengthy debates."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "quarreler" in American English and "quarreller" in British English.

• Nearby Words

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quarrelsome
quarrelsomely
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb "quarrel" (ultimately from Latin "querela," meaning a complaint) plus the agentive suffix "-er."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quarreler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quarreler
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