
Quarrelsome
Negative Connotation
Suggests a person has an unpleasant character, causing discomfort or annoyance.

At the family gathering, her quarrelsome nature led to a heated argument.
Provokes Conflict
Implies a person may initiate disputes or escalate situations unnecessarily.

His quarrelsome behavior at meetings makes collaboration difficult.
Emotional State
Can describe someone's temporary behavior due to mood rather than a permanent trait.

She became quarrelsome after losing her job, but she is generally quite amicable.
Compare with
ArgumentativeBellicoseBelligerentCombativeConfrontationalContentiousFractiousIrritablePugnacious
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