Meaning
quarrelsome, argumentative
- prone to arguing, fighting, or engaging in disputes
In a sentence
Ha un carattere litigioso e si arrabbia per qualunque sciocchezza.
He has a quarrelsome nature and gets angry over any little thing.
Perché diventi così litigioso quando sei stanco?
Why do you become so argumentative when you are tired?
I due vicini litigiosi hanno finalmente trovato un accordo amichevole.
The two quarrelsome neighbors finally reached an amicable agreement.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| litigioso | masculine · singular |
| litigiosa | feminine · singular |
| litigiosi | masculine · plural |
| litigiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes people or their temperament; in legal contexts, it can also mean 'litigious'.