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tendentious

1 of 1adjective
/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/
Forms:more tendentious,most tendentious
1

stating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy

  • The journalist’s tendentious article sparked heated debates online.
  • The documentary was criticized for its tendentious portrayal of the events.
  • The tendentious nature of the speech divided the audience.
  • The book was full of tendentious arguments that challenged mainstream views.
  • The politician’s tendentious statements often fueled public controversy.
Synonyms:
tendencious