controversial

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

causing disagreement or heated discussion; disputed and debatable

causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions

Example Sentences

The policy remains controversial.

The politician's controversial remarks sparked a heated debate.

The new law is highly controversial.

Synonyms

contentious, disputed, debatable, polarizing, disputable, divisive

Entry 1

contentious, disputed

Entry 2

disputed, debatable, contentious, polarizing

Entry 3

debatable, disputable, contentious, divisive

Antonyms

agreed, accepted, uncontroversial, agreed-upon, agreeable

Entry 1

agreed, accepted

Entry 2

uncontroversial, accepted, agreed-upon

Entry 3

uncontroversial, agreeable, accepted

Collocations

controversial topic, controversial decision, controversial figure, controversial law, controversial issue, highly controversial

Entry 2

controversial topic, controversial decision, controversial figure

Entry 3

controversial law, controversial issue, controversial figure, highly controversial