Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe subjects or topics that cause disagreement or heated discussions among people.
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 late Latin word controversialis, and Latin controversia, which is derived from controversus (turned in an opposite direction), from contra (against) and versus, past participle of vertere (to turn).
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