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controversial

UK
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
US
/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/

Translations

controversialadjective
more controversial
Comp.
most controversial
Super.
UK
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
US
/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl/
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.
Synonyms
arguable
disputed
contentious
polemic
divisive
provocative
controversialized
debatable
Antonyms
uncontroversial
noncontroversial

Definitions

controversialadjective
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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