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Controversial

13 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated debate. It describes something that provokes strong opposing views or arguments.

“The government's controversial decision sparked protests across the country.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kɒn.trə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/

Syllables

con·tro·ver·sial

Related Words

Synonyms

disputedcontentiousdebatable

Antonyms

uncontroversial

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Features 'IAL' ending with multiple common vowels; contains 'VERS' pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; 'V' adds scoring value

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