| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷shəs adjective
Etymology: contradicti on + -ous
1.
a. obsolete : contradictory ; also : adverse
b. archaic : self-contradictory
2. : inclined to contradict or cavil : contrary
when a man won't even agree with you that times are bad you know he is of an independent and contradictious nature — A.J. Liebling
• con·tra·dic·tious·ly adverb