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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

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But just because a topic is controversial doesn’t mean that it should be dismissed.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Its inclusion was controversial, said former military officials: Lucas was just a mock-up, but it beat out more mature systems on the offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Opposition is growing among official Tottenham fans' groups to Roberto de Zerbi being named manager because of his controversial support of Mason Greenwood.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Her actions were quite controversial back in the day.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman