English English Dictionary

argumentative in English:

1. someone who is argumentative often argues or likes arguing

2. compliant

He should look for someone of a similarly compliant nature.

An example of compliant used as an adjective is a compliant student which means a student who follows all of the rules. The suspect was compliant when arrested.

•We will help you stay compliant with the current legislation.

Because of her compliant character she finds it difficult to talk about her own needs.

When you are compliant, you agree to other's wishes and demands, and do what they want you to do. The software is compliant with the latest standards.

English word "argumentative"(compliant) occurs in sets:

personality adj. -antonimy upper intermediate

3. cantankerous

The old lady was so cantankerous and mean, she scared small children.

Paul is not an easy person to have as a friend, because he is so cantankerous.

English word "argumentative"(cantankerous) occurs in sets:

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4. quarrelsome

I am quarrelsome and disagreeable

A quarrelsome person repeatedly argues with other people.

Her quarrelsome nature makes her a rather difficult friend.

5. likely to argue

6. quarrelsome always ready to disagree

7. always ready to disagree

English word "argumentative"(always ready to disagree) occurs in sets:

adjectives III

8. argumentative

Don't be so argumentative.

He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.

someone who is argumentative often argues or likes arguing

I've never met anyone more argumentative than Jenny; she will tell you that black is white

Jack unfortunately always had an argumentative temperament

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