controversial
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveSociety
controversial (adjective) means causing a lot of disagreement or argument.
Persian: بحثبرانگیز
Meaning of controversial
| Word | controversial |
|---|---|
| Definition | causing a lot of disagreement or argument |
| Persian | بحثبرانگیز |
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
The new law is highly controversial.
قانون جدید بسیار بحثبرانگیز است.
Word forms of controversial
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | controversial |
| noun | controversy |
Synonyms of controversial
disputed, contentious
Common phrases with controversial
- a controversial decision
- controversial topic
- highly controversial
Related English words
autonomythe freedom to make your own decisions · C1consensusan opinion that all members of a group agree with · C1integrateto combine things so that they work together · C1legitimateallowed by law or acceptable as reasonable · C1precedentan earlier event or decision used as a guide for later ones · C1stringentstrict and demanding careful following · C1warrantto be a good enough reason for something · C1circumstancea fact or condition connected with an event or situation · B2
Questions about controversial
What does controversial mean?
controversial (adjective) means causing a lot of disagreement or argument.
What is the Persian meaning of controversial?
controversial means بحثبرانگیز in Persian.
What level is the word controversial?
controversial is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for controversial?
Words close in meaning to controversial include disputed, contentious.
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