controversial
kon truh vur shuhl
- a marked by or capable of arousing controversy
the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial
Rushdie's controversial book
a controversial decision on affirmative action
- The often controversial Arab satellite TV channel launches a global English-language service on Wednesday.
- But even without injuries, the show was bound to be controversial, and not just for putting kids in the TV spotlight.
- After an appeal by the former Congressman's spurned first wife, the Vatican reverses a controversial annulment.