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controversial
adjective
causing
a
lot
of
disagreement
,
discussion
,
or
argument
because
many
people
have
strong
but
differing
opinions
about
it
•
The
government's
controversial
policy
sparked
nationwide
protests
.
The
government's
controversial
policy
sparked
nationwide
protests
.
•
Many
parents
found
the
new
textbook
controversial
because
it
challenged
traditional
views
.
Many
parents
found
the
new
textbook
controversial
because
it
challenged
traditional
views
.
From
Latin
controversus
(
turned
against
,
disputed
)
+
‑ial
,
entering
English
in
the
17th
century
to
describe
topics
that
stir
public
debate
.
