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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

Example Sentences

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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

Unity has had a lot to grapple with over the past few years, from leadership churn to industrywide backlash a following a controversial change to its pricing model.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.