Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Oppositional and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oppositional" instead an adjective "Controversial".
Oppositional
Controversial and oppositional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Oppositional".
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Oppositional and Controversial. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/controversial/oppositional
Controversial & Oppositional. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/controversial/oppositional>.
Oppositional or Controversial. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/controversial/oppositional.
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