What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quarrelous
Example
She has a quarrelous nature and always finds something to argue about. [quarrelous: adjective]
Example
The topic of politics can be quite quarrelous among family members with differing views. [quarrelous: adjective]
quarrelsome
Example
He's a quarrelsome person who always seems to be looking for a fight. [quarrelsome: adjective]
Example
The team had a quarrelsome meeting, with everyone arguing over the best approach. [quarrelsome: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quarrelsome is more commonly used than quarrelous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quarrelous and quarrelsome?
Neither word is particularly formal or informal, but quarrelous may be slightly more formal due to its less common usage.
