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controversial

Adjective

Meaning

Relating to, or consisting of, controversy; disputatious; polemical; as, controversial divinity.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

contested contentious open difficult dialectical debate controversy sensitive disputed uncertain problematic questionable awkward forensic doubtful
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Antonyms

uncontroversial incontrovertible noncontroversial elementary kindred certain
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Phrases with the word

controversial issue controversial figure highly controversial controversial subject controversial marriage controversial angle

Examples

the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial Source: Internet

Rushdie's controversial book Source: Internet

a controversial decision on affirmative action Source: Internet

Abbott was a controversial prime minister of Australia from 2013 until he was ousted by Liberal party colleagues in 2015. Source: Internet

1984 World Championship main The World Chess Championship 1984 match between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov had many ups and downs, and a very controversial finish. Source: Internet

2JJ presenter George "Groover" Wayne, who hosted the show Cooking with George, became very popular, but was also part of the station's controversial reputation. Source: Internet

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controversary controverse controverser controversial affair controversial angle controversial case