controversial issue

NOUN

controversy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument bickering difference discussion fuss quarrel squabble strife wrangle wrangling

STRONG

altercation beef brush contention disputation embroilment flak hurrah miff polemic row rumpus scene scrap tiff words

WEAK

dissention falling-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement concurrence peace

STRONG

compliment harmony praise

WEAK

accord forbearance quiet

NOUN

cause célèbre

Synonyms

WEAK

bone of contention celebrated case controversy debate grist for the gossip mill hot potato moot point political football scandal war of words

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But S&P’s move to keep profitability requirements avoids the most controversial issue, and maintains existing criteria for the most-popular U.S. index.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The most controversial issue to be discussed is perhaps deep sea mining.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

The statement also explained that the museum had recently tackled the controversial issue of cultural property and how it was obtained.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

I know it’s a controversial issue within law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Commencing in 1925 and continuing until his death, Mr. Nelson served on the Joint Commission on Holy Matrimony, which dealt with the highly controversial issue of divorce.

From Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati by Herrick, Warren Crocker

controversial issue

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