Definition of FACTIOUS

factious

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

Adj

  • Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
  • Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin factiosus (“divisive; inclined to separate”); derivative of factio.

Synonyms

dissentious, divisive

Scrabble Score: 13

factious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
factious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
factious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

factious is a valid Words With Friends word