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controversial
/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/
adjective1 of 2
Causing disagreement or argument.
- “The ban was highly controversial among shopkeepers.”Toofey
- “I guess there are some controversial sentences you do like.”Tatoeba
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meaning2 of 2
causing a great deal of argument, discussion, or conflict
- “I guess there are some controversial sentences you do like.”Tatoeba
- “The question of what constitutes art is a controversial subject.”Tatoeba
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