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controversial
con·tro·ver·sial [ kòntrə vúrsh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. causing argument: provoking strong disagreement or disapproval, e.g. in public debate
controversial policies
2. argumentative: enjoying or habitually engaging in controversy

con·tro·ver·sial·ist noun
con·tro·ver·si·al·i·ty [ kòntrə vurshee állətee ] noun
con·tro·ver·sial·ly [ kòntrə vúrsh'lee ] adverb
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