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Definition of controversial
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.
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Examples of controversial in a Sentence
Abortion is a highly controversial subject.
a decision that remains controversial
He is a controversial author.
Recent Examples of controversial from the Web
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Last week, the omnipresent president found his way into the federal appeal of one of the most controversial murder convictions in Warren County history.
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The family said that Mazhar, who is also a controversial figure tied to the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was still traumatized and receiving hospital care.
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DeVos, as controversial as any of Trump's Cabinet picks, was confirmed by the Senate only after Mike Pence became the first vice president in history to break a tie for a Cabinet secretary.
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Although his audiences are usually children and families, Reynolds said the show is an opportunity to discuss controversial issues within the context of history in a way that focuses on fun over angry debate.
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The council’s planning, zoning and economic development committee meets at 1:30 p.m., 26th floor of City Hall, and is expected to consider a controversial expansion to the Westport QuikTrip.
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Most offices allow women to wear pantsuits (though that's apparently still controversial on Fox News), yet society is less accepting of men in traditionally female clothing.
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That was never more apparent than Thursday night, when U of L was eliminated from the College World Series in a 4-3 loss to TCU riddled with controversial calls.
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Megyn Kelly's controversial interview with Alex Jones on NBC wasn't a hit with viewers.
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Origin and Etymology of controversial
see controversy
CONTROVERSIAL Defined for English Language Learners
controversial
playDefinition of controversial for English Language Learners
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: relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy
CONTROVERSIAL Defined for Kids
controversial
playDefinition of controversial for Students
: relating to or causing disagreement or argument a controversial law
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