streitbar

contentious, combative, argumentative

English translations

  1. 01

    contentious

  2. 02

    argumentative

  3. 03

    combative

  4. 04

    disputatious

Word details

German meaning
Geneigt zu streiten; kontrovers.
English meaning
Controversial
Synonym
umstritten, kontrovers
German example
Seine Thesen sind sehr streitbar.
English example
His theses are very controversial.
Comparative
streitbarerSuperlative: am streitbarsten

Example sentences with “streitbar”

  1. Er ist ein streitbarer Geist in der Politik. (He is a combative spirit in politics.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'streitbar' mean 'bad'?

Not necessarily; it often implies someone is willing to engage in debate and defend their position vigorously.