quarrelsomeness

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

quarrelsomeness
    n 1: an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious [syn:
         {quarrelsomeness}, {contentiousness}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Quarrelsome \Quar"rel*some\, a.
   Apt or disposed to quarrel; given to brawls and contention;
   easily irritated or provoked to contest; irascible; choleric.
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   Syn: Pugnacious; irritable; irascible; brawling; choleric;
        fiery; petulant.
        [1913 Webster] -- {Quar"rel*some*ly}, adv. --
        {Quar"rel*some*ness}, n.
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