Controversial Topics Vocabulary

adjective capable of being disputed or argued about

• The scientific evidence presented makes the hypothesis disputable.
• There's a lot of back and forth on this issue, it's pretty disputable.
• Honestly, that claim is so sketchy, it's totally disputable.
• Her version of events is so twisted, it's highly disputable.

verb to cause a reaction or feeling, typically a strong or unwelcome one

adjective causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction

• The speaker delivered a thought-provoking speech on environmental conservation.
• I found that movie to be really provoking, it made me think a lot.
• That article was so provoking, it really got under my skin.
• His words were like a provoking slap in the face, forcing me to confront the truth.