Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Important and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Important" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Important
Important adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Controversial and important are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Important".
Both words in one sentence
- Many important NPCs became flanderized and new characters who were built up as important were often very controversial.
Source: Dork Age / Video Games - The director's cut of Once Upon a Time in America is missing a controversial but important scene.
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She also gets an important role in the final battle, as opposed to her controversial Worf Effect treatment in the book.
Source: Film / Ender's Game
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