adversarial

British  

/ ˌædvɜːˈsɛərɪəl /

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by antagonism and conflict

2. US term: adversary.  having or involving opposing parties or interests in a legal contest

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Example Sentences

The Ohio bill would ensure that if conscious AI emerges, we’ve structured the relationship as adversarial from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are disappointed that the City has chosen an adversarial path over a collaborative one,” a spokesperson for Waymo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow said he regrets having to fight the issue in Canada’s adversarial court system rather than in a traditional longhouse, where First Nations historically settled such disputes.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Norman surveyed the cultural and political landscape from his editorial perch, he worried increasingly about its adversarial drift.

From The Wall Street Journal

The grooming gangs expert said did not want to escalate the matter any further or to create an "adversarial" situation with Constance.

From BBC

Related Words

• antagonistic