B2 verb Neutro

controversial

/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/

Describes a subject, person, or decision that causes public disagreement or heated debate. It is typically used when people have strong and opposing opinions about a specific topic.

Exemplos

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1

The new dress code at school is very controversial among students.

The new dress code at school is very controversial among students.

2

The government's proposal to increase taxes proved to be highly controversial.

The government's proposal to increase taxes proved to be highly controversial.

3

I know it's controversial, but I don't think that movie was very good.

I know it's controversial, but I don't think that movie was very good.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
controversy
Advérbio
controversially
Adjetivo
controversial
Relacionado
controversialist
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Control' + 'Versus': People are fighting for 'control' because they have 'versus' (opposite) opinions.

Quiz rápido

The artist's latest painting was so ___ that it was removed from the public gallery after many complaints.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: controversial

Exemplos

1

The new dress code at school is very controversial among students.

everyday

The new dress code at school is very controversial among students.

2

The government's proposal to increase taxes proved to be highly controversial.

formal

The government's proposal to increase taxes proved to be highly controversial.

3

I know it's controversial, but I don't think that movie was very good.

informal

I know it's controversial, but I don't think that movie was very good.

4

Climate change remains a controversial topic in certain political circles despite scientific consensus.

academic

Climate change remains a controversial topic in certain political circles despite scientific consensus.

5

The CEO made a controversial decision to cut bonuses this year.

business

The CEO made a controversial decision to cut bonuses this year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
controversy
Advérbio
controversially
Adjetivo
controversial
Relacionado
controversialist

Colocações comuns

controversial issue controversial issue
highly controversial highly controversial
controversial figure controversial figure
prove controversial prove controversial
controversial decision controversial decision

Frases Comuns

spark controversy

spark controversy

at the center of controversy

at the center of controversy

beyond controversy

beyond controversy

Frequentemente confundido com

controversial vs contradictory

Contradictory means inconsistent or saying the opposite of something else, while controversial means causing public disagreement.

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Notas de uso

The word usually precedes a noun or follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'becomes.' It often implies that the disagreement is widespread rather than just between two individuals.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use this as a verb (e.g., 'to controversial the law'), but it is only an adjective. The verb form is usually 'to dispute' or 'to debate.'

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Control' + 'Versus': People are fighting for 'control' because they have 'versus' (opposite) opinions.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'controversus', meaning 'turned against' or 'disputed', from 'contra' (against) + 'versus' (turned).

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun: 'a controversial law'. Used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb: 'the decision was controversial'.
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Contexto cultural

In journalism and academia, calling a topic 'controversial' is a common way to signal that there are multiple valid viewpoints to consider.

Quiz rápido

The artist's latest painting was so ___ that it was removed from the public gallery after many complaints.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: controversial

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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