dissentious, divisive, factious
(adjective) dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
divisive (comparative more divisive, superlative most divisive)
Having a quality that divides or separates
• combinative
Source: Wiktionary
Di*vi"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. divisif.]
1. Indicating division or distribution. Mede.
2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. J. C. Shairp.
– Di*vi"sive*ly, adv.
– Di*vi"sive*ness, n. Carlyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
