English dictionary

controversial

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

marked by or capable of arousing controversy

adj.all

Examples
The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial.

Rushdie's controversial book.

A controversial decision on affirmative action.

Antonyms noncontroversial uncontroversial

Source: WordNet 3.0
Relating to, or consisting of, controversy; disputatious; polemical; as, <i>controversial</i> divinity.

adjective

Source: webster1913