contentious

[Stati Uniti]/kənˈtenʃəs/
[Regno Unito]/kənˈtenʃəs/
Frequenza: Molto alto

Traduzione

adj. che causa o è suscettibile di causare disaccordo o discussione; controverso

Frasi di Esempio

contentious clause in a treaty

a contentious clause in a treaty

the contentious territory of clinical standards.

Abortion is a highly contentious issue.

the socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate.

Esempi Reali

And even this point is highly contentious.

Fonte: Kurzgesagt science animation

Senate debate is expected to be long and contentious.

Fonte: VOA Standard June 2013 Collection

Elsewhere, the proliferating turbines are contentious.

Fonte: The Economist (Summary)

Or I know this is a contentious issue.

Fonte: Emma's delicious English

And why is it so contentious?

Fonte: CNN 10 Student English January 2023 Compilation

Mr. Biden has yet to allay concerns about the most contentious aspects of his career.

Fonte: New York Times

You may have noticed that conservation can be… contentious.

Fonte: "Minute Earth" Fun Science (Selected Bilingual)

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman recently described the contentious negotiations.

Fonte: VOA Standard April 2014 Collection

It seems like the mood is very contentious at that conference.

Fonte: NPR News February 2016 Compilation

We have deep concerns about these highly contentious settlement construction announcements.

Fonte: BBC Listening February 2015 Collection

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