adversarial

/ 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

Example Sentences

The inquests, originally listed for six months, had ended up lasting for two years - in part because they became so adversarial.

From BBC

Ohio, for example, is considering a ban against "adversarial countries", but with stricter scope that could include green card holders as well.

From BBC

Despite its adversarial tone, the letter was hardly unwelcome.

From Salon

“It is disheartening, unfortunate, but perhaps not surprising that the board has chosen an adversarial course that the facts so clearly cannot support,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

An engineer by trade, rather than a racing driver who did not have what it takes to make it to F1, the 48-year-old Frenchman does not chase the limelight and is not adversarial.

From BBC

Related Words

• antagonistic