Found 2 items, similar to factious.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: factious factious adj : dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) [syn: dissentious, divisive]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Factious Factious \Fac"tious\ a. [L. factiosus: cf. F. factieux.] 1. Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons. [1913 Webster] Factious for the house of Lancaster. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating, or characterized by, faction; -- said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels. [1913 Webster] Headlong zeal or factious fury. --Burke. -- Fac"tious*ly, adv. -- Fac"tious*ness, n. [1913 Webster]