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Adjective(1) marked by or capable of arousing controversy(2) at issue

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(1) Over recent days the controversial issue of the politics of aid has begun to emerge.(2) The debate over the use of cannabis in medicine is controversial and emotive.(3) Proving their controversial claim will be difficult for the two sisters, however.(4) Ian Waugh looks at the rise of one of the country's most controversial political figures.(5) He was one of the most controversial figures in colonial religious and political history.(6) It will be interesting to see whether this starts a spate of controversial videos in the next few months.(7) This year he also implemented a controversial policy of free school meals for all city children.(8) Pay hikes awarded to council bosses mirror the highly controversial rises in council tax.(9) The project has become highly controversial due to the history and sensitivity of the site.(10) He hardly ever seems to make his mind up about anything and he hates saying anything controversial .(11) She will be asked to find a solution over the controversial issue of a ban on hunting with dogs.(12) Now they have reversed the controversial decision after pressure from swimmers.(13) Tackling these big and controversial issues early in the third term would make sense.(14) Anthony is a controversial figure and has a habit of saying things just to drum up a bit of publicity.(15) The event comes to the York area at a time when the issue of waste in the city was never more controversial .(16) it's a highly controversial issue
Related Words
(1) controversial issue
(2) controversial subject
Synonyms
Adjective
1. contentious
3. at issue
5. debatable
6. arguable
7. vexed
8. tendentious
9. hot


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

Very controversial topic.

Very CONTROVERSIAL topic.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 3


has been with no doubt\Na controversial decision...."�

has been with no doubt
a CONTROVERSIAL decision...."

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 7


I'm going to tell you why,\Nand it's controversial.�

I'm going to tell you why,
and it's CONTROVERSIAL.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 5


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