How Do You Spell QUARRELLING?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒɹəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word quarrelling is derived from the original root word quarrel. The pronunciation of the word is /ˈkwɒrəlɪŋ/ (KWO-ruh-ling) in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. The word quarrelling refers to an argument or disagreement between two or more people. In British English, the word is spelled with double L, while in American English, it is spelled with a single L. The noun form of the word is quarrel, and its verb form is quarrelled.

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QUARRELLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Quarreling, also spelled "quarrelling," is a verb that refers to engaging in a heated or heated argument or disagreement. It involves expressing strong conflicting opinions or engaging in a verbal dispute with another individual or group. Quarreling typically occurs when two or more parties have differing perspectives, goals, or interests and cannot reach a consensus or understanding through peaceful dialogue or compromise.

    During a quarrel, emotions can run high and often escalate as each party tries to defend their point of view or preferred course of action. The exchange of words in a quarrel is often characterized by raised voices, aggression, and a lack of civility. Quarreling can happen in various settings, including personal relationships, workplaces, social or political environments, or even between nations.

    The motives behind quarreling can vary and may include a desire to win an argument, frustrating circumstances, personal grudges, misunderstandings, or mismatched expectations. Quarreling can lead to strained relationships, damage trust, and create division among individuals or groups involved. It can hinder effective communication and problem-solving, ultimately impeding progress towards resolution or understanding.

    To mitigate quarreling, individuals are encouraged to practice active listening, empathy, and open-mindedness. Patience, respect, and compromise are essential to de-escalate conflicts and foster constructive dialogue. Employing constructive conflict resolution techniques, such as seeking common ground, clarifying misunderstandings, and finding win-win solutions, can help prevent quarreling from escalating into prolonged or irreparable disputes.

  2. Dissension; strife.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of QUARRELLING

The word "quarrelling" originates from the Old English word "cweorfan" which means "to cut, to gnaw, to quarrel". This Old English word is further derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kwerbaną". Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to disputes or arguments, thus giving us the modern term "quarrelling".

Plural form of QUARRELLING is QUARRELLINGS

Conjugate verb Quarrelling

CONDITIONAL

I would quarrel
we would quarrel
you would quarrel
he/she/it would quarrel
they would quarrel

FUTURE

I will quarrel
we will quarrel
you will quarrel
he/she/it will quarrel
they will quarrel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
we will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
you will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
he/she/it will have quarrelled, will have quarreled
they will have quarrelled, will have quarreled

PAST

I quarrelled, quarreled
we quarrelled, quarreled
you quarrelled, quarreled
he/she/it quarrelled, quarreled
they quarrelled, quarreled

PAST PERFECT

I had quarrelled, had quarreled
we had quarrelled, had quarreled
you had quarrelled, had quarreled
he/she/it had quarrelled, had quarreled
they had quarrelled, had quarreled

PRESENT

I quarrel
we quarrel
you quarrel
he/she/it quarrels
they quarrel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quarreled, have quarrelled
we have quarreled, have quarrelled
you have quarreled, have quarrelled
he/she/it has quarreled, has quarrelled
they have quarreled, have quarrelled
I am quarreling, am quarrelling
we are quarrelling, are quarreling
you are quarrelling, are quarreling
he/she/it is quarreling, is quarrelling
they are quarrelling, are quarreling
I was quarrelling, was quarreling
we were quarreling, were quarrelling
you were quarreling, were quarrelling
he/she/it was quarrelling, was quarreling
they were quarreling, were quarrelling
I will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
we will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
you will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
he/she/it will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
they will be quarreling, will be quarrelling
I have been quarreling, have been quarrelling
we have been quarreling, have been quarrelling
you have been quarrelling, have been quarreling
he/she/it has been quarreling, has been quarrelling
they have been quarrelling, have been quarreling
I had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
we had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
you had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
he/she/it had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
they had been quarrelling, had been quarreling
I will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
we will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
you will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
he/she/it will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
they will have been quarreling, will have been quarrelling
I would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
we would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
you would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
he/she/it would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
they would have quarrelled, would have quarreled
I would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
we would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
you would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
he/she/it would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
they would be quarrelling, would be quarreling
I would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
we would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
you would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
he/she/it would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling
they would have been quarrelling, would have been quarreling

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