contentious

A strong intensifier, often used in formal or academic contexts.

Emphasizes a very high level of disagreement.

Emphasizes a high level of disagreement.

Indicates that the level of disagreement is growing over time.

Specifies that the disagreement is within the domain of politics.

Indicates a moderate level of disagreement.

Used to state that something is a cause of disagreement.

Indicates a transition into a state of being a cause of disagreement.

Used when a topic continues to be a cause of disagreement over time.

Used when something turns out to be a cause of disagreement, sometimes unexpectedly.