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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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