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controversial

adjective

Marked by or capable of arousing controversy

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Word length
13
Starts with
C
Ends with
L
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. Marked by or capable of arousing controversy

    “The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial”

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The issue of the death penalty is highly controversial
Rushdie's controversial book
A controversial decision on affirmative action

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