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controversial
[kon-truh-vur-shuhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of controversy, or prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; polemical.
a controversial book.
subject to controversy; debatable.
a controversial decision.
Synonyms: ,given to controversy; argumentative; disputatious.
a controversial public figure.
Other Word Forms
- controversialism noun
- controversialist noun
- controversially adverb
- noncontroversial adjective
- noncontroversially adverb
- precontroversial adjective
- uncontroversial adjective
- uncontroversially adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of controversial1
Example Sentences
Ye’s behavior has long been controversial, but his antisemitism in recent years has put former colleagues in an awkward position.
It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy.
The strike was called by the UNSA-ICNA union, which cited staffing shortages, management issues and the planned introduction of a controversial clock-in system for controllers among its concerns.
Arrests have involved controversial roving patrols and chases.
The highly controversial rapper, also known as Ye, identifies as a Nazi and is known for his anti-Semitic comments.
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When To Use
Controversial is used to describe someone or something that causes people to get upset and argue.Controversial is the adjective form of the noun controversy, which is a prolonged dispute, debate, or state of contention, especially one that unfolds in public and involves a stark difference of opinion. Things commonly called controversial include topics, actions, and people (particularly for what they say and do).Example: Questions about the candidate’s controversial remarks from the past prevented him from talking about his campaign.
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