Controversial and Cordial

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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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Cordial is an antonym for controversial.

Cordial adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

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Controversial is an antonym for cordial.

Nearby Words: cordially, cordiality, Cordia

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