controversial

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by or capable of arousing controversy

Etymology

From Latin contrōversiālis, from contrōversia + -ālis. By surface analysis, controversy + -al.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
arguable, contentious, polemic, disputed
Opposite (antonyms)
uncontroversial

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