Pronunciation: /ˌkɑntroʊˈvɜrʃəl/
noun a person or thing that is the subject of controversy
A1 The controversial caused a lot of arguments among the students.
A2 The controversial in the news sparked heated debates.
B1 The controversial surrounding the new law divided public opinion.
B2 The controversial topic of climate change is often debated by scientists.
C1 The controversial of genetic modification continues to be a hotly debated issue.
C2 The controversial surrounding the politician's actions led to widespread criticism.
adjective describing something that causes disagreement or argument
A1 The movie was controversial because some people loved it while others hated it.
A2 The controversial decision to close the local library caused a lot of debate in the community.
B1 The controversial new law sparked protests across the country.
B2 The controversial artist's work was met with both praise and criticism from art critics.
C1 The controversial theory challenged long-held beliefs in the scientific community.
C2 The controversial politician's speech caused a stir among the public and media.
formal The new policy sparked a controversial debate among the members of the committee.
informal The movie turned out to be quite controversial among the viewers.
slang The rapper's latest song is so controversial, it's causing a lot of drama.
figurative His decision to resign from the company was quite controversial, shaking things up in the industry.
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