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controversial::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | controversy |
the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial.
Rushdie's controversial book.
a controversial decision on affirmative action.
Examples of controversial
controversial
She said she believes the program was targeted because of its controversial ads.
From the desmoinesregister.com
One big blitz and a controversial fumble later, the game was almost out of hand.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Teichert officials noted their land would be the least controversial to develop.
From the sacbee.com
I didn't belong to any controversial organizations, or any organizations at all.
From the time.com
It's a somewhat controversial strategy that has worked so far for her, she said.
From the freep.com
Looking at the controversial photograph today, it seems remarkably conventional.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Still, the issue is likely to be controversial no matter what the board decides.
From the heraldtribune.com
It's a highly viral, albeit controversial, way to quickly add lots of new users.
From the techcrunch.com
The Welsh were not making excuses for that, or indeed for the controversial try.
From the independent.co.uk
- 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"
- (controversy) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
- Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. ...
- (Controversy (law)) In jurisprudence, a controversy differs from a case; while the latter includes all suits, criminal as well as civil, a controversy is a purely civil proceeding.
- (Controversy (Skull Duggery album)) Andrew Jordan, better known as Skull Duggery is an American rapper best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records in the late 90's.
- (Controversy (song)) "Controversy" is the title track and lead single to the 1981 album by Prince. One of his most respected classic funk songs, "Controversy" addresses certain speculation about Prince at the time such as his sexuality, religion and racial background, and how he could not ...
- (Controversy (Willie D album)) Controversy is the debut album of Willie D (released as "Willie Dee"). "Do It Like It G.O." featured Willie D, Prince Johnny C, and Sire Jukebox on this album. The song was also released on the Geto Boys album Grip It! ...
- (Controversy) Disagreement or dispute over something.
- (Controversy) An argument, usually a public one, between two or more sides that have different views and/or opinions.
