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controversial

adjective

con·​tro·​ver·​sial ˌkän-trə-ˈvər-shəl How to pronounce controversial (audio)
-ˈvər-sē-əl
1
: of, relating to, or arousing controversy
a controversial policy
a controversial film
2
: given to controversy : disputatious
a controversial temperament
The controversial biologist caused a ferment among his colleagues.
controversialism noun
controversialist noun
controversially adverb

Example Sentences

Abortion is a highly controversial subject. a decision that remains controversial He is a controversial author.
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Word History

Etymology

see controversy

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of controversial was in 1583

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