litigious

/lɪtɪˈdʒɪəs/ LIT-i-JEE-uhs

Definitions

1. adjective

given to or characterized by a tendency to spend a lot of time and money on lawsuits, or given to or characterized by a tendency to be litigious

“The company’s litigious approach to business led to a significant increase in legal fees.”

2. noun

a person who is often involved in lawsuits

“The litigious neighbor has been sued multiple times in the past decade.”

Synonyms

  • litigant
  • litigiousness
  • malignant

Antonyms

  • compromising
  • conciliatory