Controversial and Obvious

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Controversial

Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
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Obvious is an antonym for controversial in uncontroversial topic.
Nearby Words: controversy, controversialist, controversially

Obvious

Obvious adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.
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Controversial is an antonym for obvious in unclear topic.
Nearby Words: obviously, obviousness
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  • Japanese School Club This proves controversial since most of the boys in school draw the obvious conclusion while the head of the drama club simply dislikes both Hajama and her club.
    Source: Japanese School Club
  • The Feminine Mystique dropped a big fat anvil of "society shouldn't pressure women to be housewives if they'd rather have careers." Seems too obvious to bother mentioning now, but it was quite controversial when it was published in 1963.
    Source: Some Anvils Need To Be Dropped / Literature
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