Meaning : Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.
Example :
A style described as abrasive and contentious.
A disputatious lawyer.
A litigious and acrimonious spirit.
Synonyms : combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious
Meaning : Involving or likely to cause controversy.
Example :
A central and contentious element of the book.