controversial
adjective/kõtɾuˈvɛɾsu/medium
con·tro·ver·so
Definition
Giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.
The new law is a highly controversial topic.
The referee's decision was controversial.
Common collocations
controversial issuecontroversial figurecontroversial decision
Etymology
Do latim 'controversus' (voltado contra, discutido).