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Words used to describe people who are quick to argue

argumentative

adjective

someone who is argumentative often argues or disagrees with people

contrary

adjective

someone who is contrary enjoys disagreeing with people and doing the opposite of what is expected or asked

combative

adjective

ready to fight, argue with, or oppose someone

confrontational

adjective

behaving in a way that shows you want to have an argument or fight with someone

quarrelsome

adjective

tending to argue with people

cantankerous

adjective

always complaining or arguing and easily annoyed

contentious

adjective

enjoying arguing with other people

volatile

adjective

someone who is volatile can quickly become angry or violent

truculent

adjective

easily annoyed and always ready to argue or fight

pugnacious

adjective

quick to argue or fight with people

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