factious

Pronunciation key ( fak′shəs )

fac•tious

adj.

[L. factiosus &;t; factio]

1. relating to or caused by faction.
2. an element that contributes to creating faction.
3. turbulent, partisan.
4. tending to cause dissent.
5. inclined toward factionalism or creating faction.
6. causing dissent.

Syn. insubordinate, contumacious, insurgent, seditious, rebellious

fac′tious·ly, adv.

fac·ti′tious·ness, n.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary, Comprehensive International Edition, ©1976

Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, ©2004