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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These topics draw a lot of attention for another reason — they’re highly controversial.

From Salon

But it was controversial in the French city.

From BBC

It is a stark contrast to Fifa's controversial pricing policy at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

From BBC

Mr. Warsh wasn’t a particularly controversial choice by the president, but the main reasons for delay have nothing to do with him.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also made him a highly controversial figure.

From BBC

controversial

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