Definitions
- Describing a person who is prone to quarreling or arguing. - Referring to a situation that is likely to lead to an argument or dispute. - Talking about a mood or temperament that is easily provoked or irritated.
- Describing a person who is inclined to argue or fight. - Referring to a situation that is characterized by frequent arguments or disputes. - Talking about a mood or temperament that is irritable or contentious.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a tendency towards argumentative behavior.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or situations.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quarrelsome is more commonly used than quarrelous in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Quarrelsome implies a stronger tendency towards argumentative behavior than quarrelous.
- 3Mood: Quarrelous can refer to a mood or temperament that is easily provoked or irritated, while quarrelsome typically refers to a personality trait.
- 4Connotation: Quarrelous may imply a more passive-aggressive attitude, while quarrelsome suggests a more confrontational attitude.
Remember this!
Quarrelous and quarrelsome are synonyms that describe a tendency towards argumentative behavior. However, quarrelsome is more commonly used and implies a stronger tendency towards confrontational behavior. Quarrelous can also refer to a mood or temperament that is easily provoked or irritated, while quarrelsome typically refers to a personality trait. The two words have different connotations and come from different etymological roots.
