Quarrelsomeness (Noun)
Meaning
An inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His quarrelsomeness made him a difficult person to get along with in the office.
- The politician's history of quarrelsomeness often overshadowed his ability to pass legislation.
- The captain's quarrelsomeness with the umpire led to his ejection from the game.
- Her quarrelsomeness in debates was so intense that it intimidated her opponents.
- The comedians' quarrelsomeness was played up for laughs in the show, but it was clear that some of the tension was real.