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
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Godchaux was a divisive figure among Grateful Dead devotees — many fans were frankly outright disdainful of her presence on stage.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
In New York, the divisive nature of those two economies couldn’t be more evident.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to Braun’s executive order, Attorney General Todd Rokita launched the Eyes on Education portal in 2024 that encourages residents to report divisive ideology in schools.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The executive also revealed that the futuristic grand tourer’s controversial look is supposed to be divisive.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
In New York, the divisive nature of those two economies couldn’t be more evident.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to Braun’s executive order, Attorney General Todd Rokita launched the Eyes on Education portal in 2024 that encourages residents to report divisive ideology in schools.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The executive also revealed that the futuristic grand tourer’s controversial look is supposed to be divisive.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Divisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisive. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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