B2adjectiverelationshipsconflict
US/ˈkwɔːr.əl.səm/
UK/ˈkwɒr.əl.səm/
often arguing or fighting with other people, especially about small things
In context
My quarrelsome neighbor argues with everyone about the fence.
The two brothers were quarrelsome as children and rarely played together.
She became quarrelsome after a long day without food or sleep.
Words that go with quarrelsome
adjective + noun
- quarrelsome neighborA quarrelsome neighbor can make life hard.
- quarrelsome familyThey come from a loud, quarrelsome family.
- quarrelsome temperHer quarrelsome temper lost her many friends.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly quarrelsomeHe grows increasingly quarrelsome when he is tired.
adjective + preposition
- quarrelsome withHe was quarrelsome with everyone on the team.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is quarrel.Correct: He is quarrelsome.