contentious
perbalahan
definition
adjective
a contentious issue
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
example
We must find an accord, even if it involves the imposition of peace keeping force between the 'contentious' parties.
In the long run the most 'contentious' issue is likely to be wages.
One of the most 'contentious' areas of debate concerns the ‘stability’ of contracts.
Of course controversies and 'contentious' issues have emerged.
A 'contentious' or belligerent personality toward others is indicative of hyper-sensitivity and a feeling of never being fully understood.
Although many agreed that this system was not compatible with separation, the introduction of a new system was highly 'contentious' and hotly debated.
Of course, there would be limits to this freedom, such as where a party is giving 'contentious' evidence in an arbitration.
And what inspiration will a new CEO bring to that very 'contentious' party?
Frank, how do Americans view the very 'contentious' debates over teaching evolution and intelligent design?
It was also a reform which concentrated on a single, highly 'contentious' aspect of transplantation law and ignored long-standing proposals for reform and European initiatives.
Although Tanzania is one of the least densely populated countries in eastern Africa, control and access to productive lands has become an increasingly 'contentious' issue.
It would impose an impossible burden on a jobbing printer to have to employ an in-house lawyer to vet 'contentious' or controversial material.
It is not easy for third parties to intervene in bilateral 'contentious' litigation.
My Lord, you will be aware of the 'contentious' nature of this litigation between the parties.
As between solicitor and client in both 'contentious' and non-contentious costs the taxing officer starts with the retainer.
The most 'contentious' issue is likely to be a provision encouraging commissioners to facilitate voluntary co-operation by witness to be heard in private.
Nowhere is the debate more lively and 'contentious' than in psychiatric genetics, but in truth there is a dearth of substantiated, empirical data.
We're covering all sides of this very 'contentious' debate.
The development of regulations and guidelines for the emerging technologies has led to a 'contentious' public debate about genetic engineering.
These were complex, troubled, frequently 'contentious' people.
Citizenship is centred on the notion of autonomous individuals - by definition, adults - making choices about who runs the government and engaging in 'contentious' debate.
We have always been a 'contentious' people without any hesitation to tear down our leaders.
Lin suggested that the legislature could initially review only funds to control the epidemic and leave more 'contentious' issues for further discussion.
A 'contentious' and nuanced debate within our polity that is therefore sure to continue is the one about the value and meaning of neo-conservatism.
That is a very real concern, as is the fact that the Minister has the power to resolve any 'contentious' or unresolved issues to do with scopes of practice.
The book fails to portray the bawdy and 'contentious' woman who wanted always to be on center stage.
The Convention has thus not resolved some of the 'contentious' extraterritorial claims by some states.
There was no winner in Thursday night's debate, which was the most 'contentious' of the four debates held so far.
Sex and reproductive control have to become less 'contentious' issues.
I shall therefore summarise the parties' respective arguments on these 'contentious' issues.
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