controversial

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • (UK) IPA (key): /kɒn.trə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ or /kɒn.trə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/
  • (file)
  • (US) IPA (key): /kɑn.trə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ or /kɑn.trə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Adjective[change]

Positive
controversial

Comparative
more controversial

Superlative
most controversial

  1. Something that is causing debate, causing talk and discussion.
    The latest book about UFOs has been very controversial.
    "La Traviata" was more controversial in its day than "Aida".
    Brangelina is the most controversial couple in Hollywood.