point of contention

noun
UK: /pɔɪnt əv kənˈtenʃən/
US: /pɔɪnt əv kənˈtenʃən/

  1. A subject or issue about which there is serious disagreement or argument.

    1. The location of the new office is a major point of contention.
    2. The main point of contention between the two parties is the proposed tax increase.

  2. A matter that causes strong feelings and disagreement.

    1. His work ethic became a real point of contention in the team.
    2. The distribution of resources was a constant point of contention within the organization.

Synonyms

disagreement issue problem

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "point of contention" in English means: A subject or issue about which there is serious disagreement or argument., A matter that causes strong feelings and disagreement..

The phonetic transcription of "point of contention" is /pɔɪnt əv kənˈtenʃən/ in British English and /pɔɪnt əv kənˈtenʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "point of contention": disagreement, issue, problem.

Example usage of "point of contention": "The location of the new office is a major point of contention.". More examples on the page.