Definition
(a) controversial (subject): (a) polemical, contentious, questionable, debatable (subject)
Euthanasia is a controversial subject. Many people disagree and argue that it's wrong, however, many people also think it's quite ethical.
- "Over the years, dinosaurs, these gigantic lizards which roamed the earth billions of years ago, have become a controversial subject."
- "The company's CEO has attributed this success to a controversial advertising campaign in which customers are hypnotized into buying Delavigne products."
- "At least that was the case until last week, when one of the most controversial takeovers in Italian history took place."
- "Controversial artist Rebecca Smythe brings her latest works to SFMOMA this weekend."
- "Aside from its famed lines of clothing, elegant runway models and shows, PLP released a number of high-end fragrances over the years including the controversial "Opiate"."
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