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controversially

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl.i/

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adverb

C1formalcommon/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl.i/

An adverb used to describe an action, statement, or opinion that is likely to cause public disagreement, debate, or strong opposing views. It often introduces a point that is not widely accepted or that challenges conventional thinking.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, используемое для описания действия, утверждения или мнения, которое, вероятно, вызовет общественные разногласия, дебаты или сильные противоположные точки зрения. Часто вводит положение, которое не является широко принятым или бросает вызов общепринятому мышлению.
  1. In a way that causes disagreement C1 formal

    In a manner that is likely to cause public discussion or disagreement.

    • The politician controversially suggested cutting education funding.
    • The artist controversially used religious symbols in his work.
    • The decision was controversially made without consulting the public.

    🇷🇺Спорно

    Synonyms: polemically

  • more controversially comparative form
  • most controversially superlative form