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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝʃəl/ · UK /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/
controversial means: Causing, or likely to cause, strong disagreement and discussion.
adjective
CAUSING DISAGREEMENTB2
Causing, or likely to cause, strong disagreement and discussion.
- The new law is controversial.
- She made a controversial statement about education.
- Their most controversial decision was to close the hospital.
Questions about controversial
What does controversial mean?
Causing, or likely to cause, strong disagreement and discussion.
What is controversial in other languages?
Türkçe: tartışmalı · Español: controvertido · Français: controversé · Deutsch: umstritten · Italiano: controverso · 日本語: 議論を呼ぶ
How do you pronounce controversial?
In American English /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝʃəl/; in British English /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/.
How do you use controversial in a sentence?
The new law is controversial. She made a controversial statement about education.
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