Quarrelsome

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/

Definitions of quarrelsome

adjective describing someone who is likely to argue or disagree with others

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is sometimes quarrelsome with me when she doesn't get her way.

A2 The quarrelsome neighbors were always arguing over petty things.

B1 The team's performance suffered due to their quarrelsome attitudes towards each other.

B2 Despite being known for his quarrelsome nature, he was still respected for his intelligence.

C1 The quarrelsome atmosphere at the meeting made it difficult to reach a consensus.

C2 Her quarrelsome behavior alienated many of her colleagues, leading to a toxic work environment.

Examples of quarrelsome in a Sentence

formal The quarrelsome nature of the meeting made it difficult to reach a resolution.

informal She's always so quarrelsome, constantly picking fights with everyone.

slang I try to avoid hanging out with him when he's in a quarrelsome mood.

figurative The stormy weather seemed to reflect the quarrelsome atmosphere between the two friends.

Grammatical Forms of quarrelsome

• past tense: quarreled
• plural: quarrelsome
• comparative: more quarrelsome
• superlative: most quarrelsome
• present tense: quarrels
• future tense: will quarrel
• perfect tense: have quarreled
• continuous tense: is quarreling
• singular: quarrelsome
• positive degree: quarrelsome
• infinitive: to quarrel
• gerund: quarreling
• participle: quarreling

Origin and Evolution of quarrelsome

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'quarrelsome' originates from the Middle English term 'quarelsum', which is derived from the Old French word 'quereleux' meaning 'inclined to quarrel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quarrelsome' has retained its original meaning of being inclined to quarrel or argue, but has also taken on connotations of being contentious or easily provoked to conflict.