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Another word for quarrelsome

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• adjective (Context 1)

Apt or disposed to quarrel; given to starting or engaging in arguments and disputes.

Usage Example

"The tired children became increasingly argumentative during the long afternoon car ride."

Strongest
argumentative
contentious
combative
Strong
pugnacious
belligerent
disputatious
captious
cantankerous
irascible
fractious

Opposites of quarrelsome

The opposite of quarrelsome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peaceable
amicable
agreeable
good-natured
easygoing
harmonious
friendly
cooperative
See all opposites of quarrelsome

• Nearby Words

quark
quarrel
quarreler
quarrelsome
quarrelsomely
quarry
quart

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quarrelsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quarrelsome
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