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controversial Definition and Meaning in English (controversial definition)

adjective
Synonyms:debatablecontentiousdisputed
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Controversial definition: Something that causes a lot of public disagreement or argument.

Definitions of Controversial

  1. 1adjective

    Something that causes a lot of public disagreement or argument.

Example Sentences

formal

“The new policy proved to be highly controversial among the public.”

casual

“His controversial remarks sparked a heated debate.”

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nouncontroversy
adverbcontroversially

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Controversial definition: Something that causes a lot of public disagreement or argument.
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'Controversial' translates to 'controversial' in English. Controversial definition: Something that causes a lot of public disagreement or argument.
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