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controversial

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/

controversialadjective

more controversial

Comp.

most controversial

Super.

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/

Translations

polémiqueSe dit surtout d’une idée, d’une décision ou d’une mesure qui suscite un désaccord public.

The new policy is highly controversial and has sparked debates across the country.

La nouvelle politique est très polémique et a suscité des débats dans tout le pays.

Additional translations

controverséS’emploie aussi pour une personne ou une chose entourée de controverse.

Definitions

Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement; debatable.

The new policy is highly controversial and has sparked debates across the country.

(of a person) known for provoking or engaging in disputes.

He was a controversial figure whose statements frequently made headlines.

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