divisive

adjective

di·vi·sive də-ˈvī-siv

also

-ˈvi-

or -ziv

: creating disunity or dissension

a divisive issue

divisive rhetoric

divisively adverb

divisiveness noun

Examples of divisive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a year of elections — five in Europe and one for the European Parliament itself — migration and identity have been central, divisive issues. —

Ben Sills, Fortune Europe, 15 July 2024 This includes the divisive issues of race, guns, climate change and LGBTQ rights. —

Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 15 July 2024 Democrat in Congress fires aide over violent rhetoric The attempt on Trump’s life follows a divisive Supreme Court decision earlier this month granting sitting Presidents blanket immunity. —

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2024 In remarks on Sunday, Biden urged the country to come together and bring down divisive language. —

Gabriella Abdul-Hakim, ABC News, 14 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for divisive

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