be controversial

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being disputed or causing public disagreement.

controversialVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • The new tax policy is extremely controversial.
  • His latest paintings are controversial due to their explicit nature.
  • The decision to build the dam was controversial from the very beginning.
  • Some of Darwin's early theories were highly controversial in his time.
  • The film has been controversial ever since its release.
  • The company's new hiring policy will be controversial among employees.
  • Any changes to the curriculum might be controversial with parents.
  • He's not afraid of his work being controversial.
  • Why is this particular topic so controversial?
  • The appointment of the new judge was politically controversial.