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divisive

[dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
dissenting
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The peace deal with Azerbaijan, too, remains deeply divisive, with one recent poll showing 44% of public opinion in support and 41% opposed.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Auslin describes how, in the 1790s, party conflict and the shadow of the French Revolution made the Declaration, especially its claim that all men are created equal, “more divisive than it was unifying.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"From conflicts to economic crises to climate change and aid cuts, we live in difficult, dangerous and divisive times."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The man’s duality was evident by the fact that he truly was the ugly, divisive character that spawned the nickname “Tricky Dick.”

From Salon • May 14, 2026

He always took advantage of the master’s divisive culture to be anything but a team player.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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