frac·tious 
/ˈfrækʃəs/ adjective
/ˈfrækʃəs/ adjective [more fractious; most fractious] 1 : causing trouble : hard to manage or control
▪ fractious [=unruly] children ▪ The fractious crowd grew violent. 2 : full of anger and disagreement
▪ a fractious relationship ▪ fractious negotiations ▪ a fractious political campaign
▪ fractious [=unruly] children ▪ The fractious crowd grew violent.
▪ a fractious relationship ▪ fractious negotiations ▪ a fractious political campaign
— frac·tious·ness noun [noncount]
