DISPUTATIOUSNESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

disputatiousness

noun

as in aggression

an inclination to fight or quarrel the stubborn disputatiousness of the committee members kept them from getting much accomplished

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Noun

Hello to a new era The relationship was characterized by passive aggression, cryptic tweets and small slights that added up to a big, if not inevitable, breakup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Ukraine and its neighbors are increasingly skeptical that the US will come to their aid in the face of Russian aggression, and are taking precautions accordingly.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 24 June 2026
This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Definition of aggressiveness

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The Art, Not Science, of Leadership Ultimately, the hostility toward dual-class shares reflects a broader cultural shift in how many good governance advocates view corporate leadership.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Because that opposition is motivated in part by hostility to artificial intelligence.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

Additionally, occasional rule-breaking and defiance are considered a normal part of child and adolescent development.

— Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The funeral was also used to project defiance, with thousands of mourners filling Tehran and chanting for revenge.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of defiance

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