Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Objectionable and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Objectionable" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Objectionable
Objectionable adjective - Provoking or likely to provoke protest.
Controversial and objectionable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Objectionable".
Nearby Word: objection
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- On South Park, the boys wonder why The Catcher in the Rye was so controversial and decide to write something far more objectionable.
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