factious
adjectiveHow many syllables in factious?
There are 3 syllables in the word factious.How to pronounce factious:
Definition of factious:
- factious (adjective):
- of or relating to faction such as
- adjective. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).
Synonyms for factious:
argumentative
bickering
captious
cavilling
cohesionless
combative
contentious
disputatious
dissentious
disunited
divided
divisive
fractionated
litigious
perverse
pugnacious
quarrelsome
querulous
wrangling
Antonyms for factious:
agreeing
cooperating
cooperative
harmonious
peaceful
unified
united
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