Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing disagreement or discussion.
Controversial
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The artist's new exhibition is highly controversial.Her remarks on the policy were deemed controversial.Debates about the controversial film continue.
Etymology:
From the Latin controversialis, from controversia meaning dispute, debate and the suffix -alis, and Middle English controversiøse.
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