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🔥Controversial

adjective
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
controller Controversy
Controversial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning Controversial synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison Controversial collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

causing disagreement or heated discussion; disputed and debatable
causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example Sentences

The politician's controversial remarks sparked a heated debate.

The new law is highly controversial.

The policy remains controversial.

Synonyms

disputed, debatable, contentious, polarizing, disputable, divisive
Entry 1
disputed, debatable, contentious, polarizing
Entry 2
debatable, disputable, contentious, divisive
Entry 3
contentious, disputed

Antonyms

uncontroversial, accepted, agreed-upon, agreeable, agreed
Entry 1
uncontroversial, accepted, agreed-upon
Entry 2
uncontroversial, agreeable, accepted
Entry 3
agreed, accepted

Collocations

controversial topic, controversial decision, controversial figure, controversial law, controversial issue, highly controversial
Entry 1
controversial topic, controversial decision, controversial figure
Entry 2
controversial law, controversial issue, controversial figure, highly controversial

More Example Sentences

Wartime ethics is an extremely complex and controversial subject.

Sports gambling is a controversial topic that is regulated in many countries.

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