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controversial situation

NOUN

hornet's nest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commotion difficulty hazard trouble

STRONG

difficult situation unpleasant situation

WEAK

botheration can of worms complication dilemma headache hitch hot water issue mess obstacle pickle point at issue predicament quandary scrape

Example Sentences

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Misconceptions and confusion regarding officers’ quick decision-making efforts can make an already controversial situation even more difficult for the public to swallow.

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2021

It’s generally pleasant to just hang out online and post random stuff until some horrible, surprising, controversial situation arises that centrally involves you, and lots of strangers are suddenly watching you closely with intense interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2021

“After having some time to reflect, I realize my twitter comments earlier this week unintentionally fanned the flames on a controversial situation, and that I regret,” Wagner wrote.

From Fox News • Oct. 19, 2018

The offer from Cutrale and Safra adds a new element to an already controversial situation.

From Forbes • Aug. 13, 2014