controversial

[kon-truh-vur-shuhl] / ˌkɒn trəˈvɜr ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

at issue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contentious disputed dubious questionable

WEAK

arguable argumentative contended contestable controvertible debateable disputable disputatious doubtable doubtful dubitable in dispute litigious moot open to discussion open to question polemical suspect uncertain under discussion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite sure

WEAK

agreeable incontrovertible peaceful uncontroversial undisputed undoubted unquestionable

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Suh was also accused of manipulating evidence to support Seoul's controversial claim that the late fisheries official had sought to defect to the North.

From Barron's

One of the most controversial names is Marvell Technology.

From Barron's

“Self-censorship” is what Mr. Hersh calls the flaw in so many news organizations to miss or ignore controversial stories, when what he really means is laziness and cowardice.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time, CalRecycle’s decision to give the recycling stamp to beverage cartons was controversial.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr White points to the success of controversial bus gates in Aberdeen, where journey times improved by up to 18.8% and passenger numbers increased.

From BBC

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