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controversial
[kon-truh-vur-shuhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of controversy, or prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; polemical.
a controversial book.
subject to controversy; debatable.
a controversial decision.
Synonyms: ,given to controversy; argumentative; disputatious.
a controversial public figure.
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- controversialism noun
- controversialist noun
- controversially adverb
- noncontroversial adjective
- noncontroversially adverb
- precontroversial adjective
- uncontroversial adjective
- uncontroversially adverb
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of controversial1
Example Sentences
The first minister made the announcement after Chancellor Rachel Reeves U-turned on a highly controversial cut.
As host, Canada also invites leaders not permanently attached to the seven-member group, and Carney has given a number the nod to attend, some more controversial than others.
He has turned a controversial but undeniably democratic and dynamic nation into a semi-authoritarian armed fortress and a global pariah.
The government, in partnership with international organisations, is working on a new sewage system, but its implementation may require demolishing existing buildings - a controversial move that could displace residents and businesses.
The grid sets up a battle into the first corner between Briton Russell and Verstappen in Montreal, just a race after their controversial conflict at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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When To Use
Controversial is used to describe someone or something that causes people to get upset and argue.Controversial is the adjective form of the noun controversy, which is a prolonged dispute, debate, or state of contention, especially one that unfolds in public and involves a stark difference of opinion. Things commonly called controversial include topics, actions, and people (particularly for what they say and do).Example: Questions about the candidate’s controversial remarks from the past prevented him from talking about his campaign.
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