controversial

B2Frequent NGSL-3

UK /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/US /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃl/

Meaning

adjective

causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement

“a highly controversial topic”

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