Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Involved and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Involved" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Involved
Involved adjective - Having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated.
Controversial and involved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Involved".
Nearby Words: involvement, involving
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Both words in one sentence
- Another controversial incident involving Sinead O'Connor involved her refusal to to perform a New Jersey concert if the National Anthem was played beforehand.
Source: Never Live It Down / Music -
A show that begins with a shocking national tragedy, and eventually sees the characters become in involved in a controversial war.
Source: Series / American Dreams - Given that the definitions involved are rather subjective, the referee's decisions can be controversial.
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