quarrelsome

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to quarreling or disputing; contentious.

• adjective

  Disposed to quarrel; litigious.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

belligerent , contentious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quarrelsome
wholesome , homely , folly , jolly , holy

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Variants

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quarrelsome , quarrelsomely , quarrelsomeness , quarrelsomenesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'disputed' or 'contested', quarrelsome comes from the Old French word querel, meaning 'dispute' or 'quarrel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quarrelsome' was first used in English in the 1400s.

2. Quarrelsome is an antonym of the word 'peaceful'.

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Related Concepts

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1. contentious: Relating to or involving a quarrel or dispute.

2. litigious: Given to suing or being sued; involved in lawsuits.

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Culture

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Quarrelsome has been used in literature and art to depict characters who are argumentative, combative, or prone to conflict. In music, the term 'quarrelsome' is sometimes used to describe a style of blues or jazz that features intense, emotional performances.

How to Memorize "quarrelsome"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people arguing and disputing with each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quarrelsome' with the idea of conflict or disagreement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'quarrelsome' starts with the same letters as 'quarrel' and 'some'.

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