controversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɝʃəl/
adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The controversial proposal led to a long discussion at the board meeting.
Word Family
NounNoun
controversy
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
controversial gốc
AdverbAdv
controversially
Synonyms
- debatableopen to doubt or debate
- disputablecapable of being disproved
Collocations
- Easy controversial topicdescribing controversial topic (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
- Medium controversial decisiondescribing controversial decision (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
- Hard highly controversial issuedescribing highly controversial issue (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect)
- Very Hard remain a subject of controversial debateto remain a subject of controversial debate, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
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