controversy

noun
UK: /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/
US: /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

  1. A serious argument about something that involves many people.

    1. The plan caused a lot of controversy.
    2. The proposed new law sparked considerable controversy throughout the country.

  2. Public disagreement or heated discussion.

    1. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the new film.
    2. The controversy surrounding the election results continues to escalate with each passing day.

Synonyms

polemic argument dispute conflict debate
controversy verb

  1. To create disagreement, or to dispute.

    1. The new rules controversied the game.
    2. The decision by the board controversied the entire project and its continuation.
controversy adjective

  1. Relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument.

    1. The controversial decision angered many.
    2. The controversial topic sparked debate among scholars and the general public alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "controversy" in English means: A serious argument about something that involves many people., Public disagreement or heated discussion..

The phonetic transcription of "controversy" is /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ in British English and /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "controversy": polemic, argument, dispute, conflict, debate.

Example usage of "controversy": "The plan caused a lot of controversy.". More examples on the page.