Associations to the word «Factious»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

FACTIOUS, adjective. Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope