How do you use "controversial" in a sentence?

The decision to close the school was highly controversial. She's known for making controversial statements. The film tackles several controversial subjects.

controversial

Q: What does "controversial" mean?

Causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument Controversial describes something that causes or is likely to cause disagreement, debate, or public dispute. Topics that are controversial tend to have strong opposing viewpoints. The word often appears in discussions of politics, religion, social issues, and ethical matters. Something controversial provokes strong reactions.

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Meaning: Causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument

有争议的，引起争论的

controvertido, polémico

物議を醸す、議論を呼ぶ

논란이 많은, 논쟁을 불러일으키는

Controversial describes something that causes or is likely to cause disagreement, debate, or public dispute. Topics that are controversial tend to have strong opposing viewpoints. The word often appears in discussions of politics, religion, social issues, and ethical matters. Something controversial provokes strong reactions.

有争议的描述引起或可能引起分歧、辩论或公众争议的事物。有争议的话题往往有强烈对立的观点。这个词经常出现在政治、宗教、社会问题和伦理问题的讨论中。有争议的事物会引发强烈反应。

Controvertido describe algo que causa o es probable que cause desacuerdo, debate o disputa pública. Los temas controvertidos tienden a tener puntos de vista opuestos fuertes. La palabra aparece frecuentemente en discusiones de política, religión, temas sociales y asuntos éticos. Algo controvertido provoca reacciones fuertes.

物議を醸すとは、意見の相違、議論、または公の論争を引き起こす、または引き起こす可能性のあるものを表します。物議を醸すトピックは、強い対立する見解を持つ傾向があります。この言葉は、政治、宗教、社会問題、倫理的問題の議論でよく現れます。物議を醸すものは強い反応を引き起こします。

Controversial은 의견 대립, 논쟁 또는 공적 분쟁을 유발하거나 유발할 가능성이 있는 것을 묘사합니다. 논란이 되는 주제에는 강하게 대립하는 관점들이 존재하는 경향이 있습니다. 이 단어는 정치, 종교, 사회 문제 및 윤리 문제에 대한 논의에서 자주 등장합니다.

Examples

The decision to close the school was highly controversial.
关闭学校的决定非常有争议。
La decisión de cerrar la escuela fue muy controvertida.
学校を閉鎖する決定は非常に物議を醸しました。
학교를 폐쇄하기로 한 결정은 매우 논란이 많았습니다.
She's known for making controversial statements.
她以发表有争议的言论而闻名。
Ella es conocida por hacer declaraciones controvertidas.
彼女は物議を醸す発言をすることで知られています。
그녀는 논란을 불러일으키는 발언을 하는 것으로 유명합니다.
The film tackles several controversial subjects.
这部电影涉及几个有争议的话题。
La película aborda varios temas controvertidos.
その映画はいくつかの物議を醸すテーマに取り組んでいます。
그 영화는 여러 논쟁적인 주제를 다루고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Late Latin 'controversialis', from Latin 'controversia' (a turning against, dispute), from 'controversus' (turned against), combining 'contra-' (against) + 'versus' (turned), past participle of 'vertere' (to turn).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal