ALL meanings of controversial
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C c - adjective controversial If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval. 3
- adjective controversial of, subject to, or stirring up controversy; debatable 3
- adjective controversial liking to take part in controversy; disputatious 3
- noun controversial Giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement. 1
- adjective controversial problematic, causing controversy 1
- adjective controversial debatable 1
- adjective controversial often not in agreement 1
- adjective controversial person 1
- adjective controversial of, relating to, or characteristic of controversy, or prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; polemical: a controversial book. 1
- adjective controversial subject to controversy; debatable: a controversial decision. 1
- adjective controversial given to controversy; argumentative; disputatious: a controversial public figure. 1
- adjective controversial Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions. 0