The difference between Belligerent and Contentious
When used as adjectives, belligerent means engaged in warfare, warring, whereas contentious means marked by heated arguments or controversy.
Belligerent is also noun with the meaning: a state or other armed participant in warfare.
check bellow for the other definitions of Belligerent and Contentious
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Engaged in warfare, warring.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Eager to go to war, warlike.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to war.
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Belligerent as an adjective (by extension):
Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Acting violently towards others.
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Belligerent as an adjective:
Uncooperative.
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Belligerent as a noun:
A state or other armed participant in warfare
Examples:
"The U.N. sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents."
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Contentious as an adjective:
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
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Contentious as an adjective:
Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.