Synonyms of controversial

Adjective


1. controversial (vs. uncontroversial), arguable, debatable, disputable, moot, contentious, disputed, polemic, polemical

usage: marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "Rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action"

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Definition and meaning of controversial (Dictionary)