Question

If you describe something or someone as c____________, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval .If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval .Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries.When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin.The changes are bound to be controversial....the controversial 19th century politician Charles Parnell.More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent.David Hirst was controversially sent off on his European debut for Sheffield Wednesday last night. adjectiveIf you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval .Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries.When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin.The changes are bound to be controversial....the controversial 19th century politician Charles Parnell.More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent.David Hirst was controversially sent off on his European debut for Sheffield Wednesday last night. B2

Accepted Answer

controversial controversially

query	If you describe something or someone as c____________, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval .If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval . Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries. When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin. The changes are bound to be controversial. ...the controversial 19th century politician Charles Parnell. More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent. David Hirst was controversially sent off on his European debut for Sheffield Wednesday last night.
word	controversial
full-definition	adjective If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval . Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries. When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin. The changes are bound to be controversial. ...the controversial 19th century politician Charles Parnell. More controversially, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent. David Hirst was controversially sent off on his European debut for Sheffield Wednesday last night.
inflections	controversially
cefr-level	B2

Controversial Describe Subject Intense Public Argument Disagreement Disapproval