controversial
adjectiveHow many syllables in controversial?
There are 4 syllables in the word controversial.How to pronounce controversial:
Definition of controversial:
- controversial (adjective):
- not absolutely certain
- of, relating to, or arousing controversy
- marked by or capable of arousing controversy.
Synonyms for controversial:
arguable
argumentative
contentious
debatable
difficult
disputable
disputed
hot-button
moot
polemic
polemical
problematic
problematical
tough
Antonyms for controversial:
accepted
agreeable
incontrovertible
noncontroversial
peaceful
safe
uncontended
uncontentious
uncontroversial
undebatable
undisputed
undoubted
unquestionable
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