Amiable and Controversial

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Amiable adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

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Controversial is an antonym for amiable.

Nearby Words: amiability, amiably

Controversial adjective - Given to arguing.

Usage example: controversial by temperament, she's the sort of political attack dog who kills all hope of bipartisanship

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Amiable is an antonym for controversial.

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