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Factious

Description:

Factious is an adjective that describes something or someone characterized by dissension or disagreement, usually within a group or organization. It refers to the tendency of causing factions or divisions.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Inclined to form factions or cause disagreement within a group.
• Sense 2: Divided or characterized by dissension.

Sample Sentences:

• The political party became factious and split into different factions.
• He was known for his factious behavior, always instigating arguments among his colleagues.
• The factious arguments within the organization created a hostile work environment.
• The factious atmosphere during the meeting made it difficult to reach a consensus.

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