Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions., Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference., A suit in law or equity; a question of right.
A lot of disagreement or argument about something
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It isn't in the dictionary. I think it may be a misspelling of controversial.
Controversial means causing disagreement or argument among people due to being potentially sensitive or divisive in nature. It describes something that is likely to spark debate or differing opinions.
participating in controversial discussions that have nothing to do with the business of the workplace.
Bear arms. (have weapons)
The decision was a very controversial one.The activist group PETA has been known to use controversial tactics.
incite, cause trouble, dissent, to raise controversial issues, create a disturbance.
I am not sure what you mean about “controversial picture books”. Generally children’s books are not controversial unless the parents have a particular view and essentially this is their problem and could be considered censorship. No, parents do not have the right to be consulted concerning materials in a preschool. They have the option of removing the child, talking to the child, or just not making a big deal about what they consider controversial.
Gun control is a controversial subject. The author is controversial because of his religious views. The controversial landfill was eventually closed by the city.
Why heritage is controversial and debated
Controversial is an adjective.