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factious
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fac·tious  (fkshs)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by internal dissension.
2. Given to or promoting internal dissension. See Synonyms at insubordinate.
factious·ly adv.
factious·ness n.
factious [ˈfækʃəs]
adj
given to, producing, or characterized by faction
factiously  adv
factiousness  n
Usage: See at fractious
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.factious - dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
dissentious, divisive
discordant - not in agreement or harmony; "views discordant with present-day ideas"
Translations
factious [ˈfækʃəs] ADJ → faccioso
factious
adj (liter) → streitsüchtig, händelsüchtig; quarrelling → kleinlich, engherzig


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