Translations for „argumentative“ in the English » German Dictionary

ar·gu·men·ta·tive [ˌɑ:gjəˈmentətɪv, Am ˌɑ:rgjəˈment̬ət̬ɪv] ADJ pej

argumentative

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English

When resolving a dispute is the objective amongst a couple, each individuals' argumentative traits come into play.

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The more resistive or argumentative he is, the more the points should be slammed home.

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He was somewhat suspicious, irritable, and argumentative, but a good lecturer on physiology and an excellent obstetric operator.

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In taking this position, the individual taking on the devil's advocate role seeks to engage others in an argumentative discussion process.

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The study also reported that teachers found children from childcare to be disobedient, fight more frequently, and more argumentative.

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He is very argumentative, and determined to take offence at even the mildest suggestion that anyone in authority is trying to oppress him.

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No messy meetings with enraged locals, no soppy counselling sessions with evacuated homeowners, no confrontations with argumentative experts.

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It can even become an argumentative essay if the author feels the need.

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In short, a traditional poem is occasional verse composed to a specific end, with argumentative or persuasive elements, and having an historical context.

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She described herself as argumentative and controversial, and felt that she was politically correct.

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