controversial

• Diz-se de algo que causa divergência de opiniões, polêmica ou discussão pública. Pode se referir a assuntos, decisões, pessoas ou obras que geram controvérsia.

Describes something that causes public disagreement or discussion.

1. Causing disagreementB2formal

   Causing or likely to cause public disagreement or argument.

   Controverso

   • The politician made a controversial statement about immigration.
   • The new law is highly controversial among citizens.
   • His controversial views on climate change sparked a heated debate.

   Sinônimosarguablecontentiouscontesteddebatabledisputabledisputeddivisivepolemicalvexed

   Antônimosagreednoncontroversialuncontroversialundisputedunopposed

2. Debatable or disputedB2formal

   Open to question or dispute; not universally accepted.

   Controverso

   • The effectiveness of this treatment remains controversial.
   • The decision to close the school was controversial.
   • The artist's work is considered controversial by some critics.

   Sinônimosarguablecontentiousdebatabledisputabledisputedmootpolemicalquestionable

   Antônimosincontrovertibleindisputablenoncontroversialuncontroversialundisputedunquestionable