factious

adj.

1. Of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by internal dissension.
2. Given to or promoting internal dissension. See synonyms at insubordinate.

factiously fac'tious·ly adv.
factiousness fac'tious·ness n.

adj

Definition: conflicting, warring
Antonyms: agreeing, cooperating, cooperative, peaceful, united

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inclined to form factions: seditious

IN BRIEF: adj. - Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

Tutor's tip: The collector made a "factious" (quarrelsome) remark to the "fatuous" (silly, inane) shopkeeper who tried to sell her a "factitious" (lacking authenticity) antique with a "fictitious" (invented) history.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
  Synonyms: dissentious, divisive

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