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Definition controversial in American English

controversial adjective

adjective
/ˌkɑntrəˈvɜrʃ(ə)l/
1

a controversial subject, opinion, or decision is one that people disagree about or do not approve of

Example

controversial plans to build a new freeway

Example

We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party.

Synonyms and related words
controversial divided irreconcilable
1.1

sometimes used about a person, especially a person in public life

Example

The president's wife was a powerful and controversial figure.

Synonyms and related words
controversial divided irreconcilable
Definition controversial in American English