controversial
gb/kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/ us/kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9600
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
causing strong disagreement or argument
Making many people strongly disagree or argue, usually because it is about a sensitive or difficult topic.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is controversial
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'controversial' with 'convincing' or 'persuasive'. 'Controversial' means many people disagree or argue about something; it does NOT mean that the thing is strong, clear, or easy to agree with. Another mistake is using 'controversial' to describe a person who likes to argue; in most cases, it means the person causes disagreement (a controversial figure), not that they personally argue a lot.
Synonyma
contentious (Often used in formal or written contexts; can sound slightly more technical or legal than 'controversial'.)
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divisive (Stresses that the issue splits people into opposing groups, sometimes more strongly negative than 'controversial'.)
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disputed (Emphasizes that people actively challenge or question something, not just that it is sensitive or emotionally charged.)
Antonyma
uncontroversial (Describes something that most people accept without disagreement or strong feelings.)
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widely accepted (Highlights that most people agree with it, the opposite of causing debate or argument.)
Kolokace
highly controversial
|deeply controversial
|politically controversial
|a controversial issue
|a controversial decision
|remain controversial
Témata
politics
|society
|media
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The new immigration law is highly controversial and has sparked nationwide protests.
- Genetically modified foods remain controversial among consumers and scientists.
- The judge made a controversial ruling that shocked legal experts.
- His controversial comments about climate change drew criticism from all sides.
- The film is controversial because it shows graphic violence and sensitive political themes.
Učební příklady
- The plan to close the school is very controversial.
- This book is controversial because it talks about religion in a new way.
- Her speech was controversial, and many people were angry.
- The government passed a controversial tax law.
- Animal testing is a controversial topic in many countries.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
controversial
IPA
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Slabiky a přízvuk
con - tro - ver - sial (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ver)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: controversial
Příbuzná slova
Core family
controversy
noun B2
controversially
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncontroversial
adjective
uncontroversially
adverb
Výrazy
a controversial decision
1/ə kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
a decision many people oppose
A choice made by a person or group that many people strongly disagree with.
Příklady
- Cutting the health budget was a controversial decision by the city council.
- The coach made a controversial decision to drop the team’s star player.
a controversial figure
1/ə kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
a person who divides opinion
A person that many people strongly disagree about, often liked by some and strongly disliked by others.
Příklady
- He is a controversial figure in the tech industry because of his business practices.
- The politician remained a controversial figure even after leaving office.
a controversial issue
1/ə kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
an issue people strongly disagree about
An important question or topic that many people strongly disagree about.
Příklady
- Abortion remains a controversial issue in many countries.
- Climate change policy is a controversial issue in national politics.
a controversial topic
1/ə kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl tˈɑpɪk/
fixed phrase
a subject that causes argument
A subject that many people argue about or have very different opinions on.
Příklady
- Politics is often a controversial topic at family dinners.
- The teacher asked students not to choose a highly controversial topic for the first speech.
deeply controversial
1/dˈipli kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/
fixed phrase
extremely likely to cause disagreement
Causing very strong and serious disagreement among people.
Příklady
- The policy of mass surveillance is deeply controversial.
- This is a deeply controversial proposal inside the party.
highly controversial
1/hˈaɪli kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/
fixed phrase
very likely to cause argument
Causing a lot of strong argument or disagreement.
Příklady
- The new surveillance law is highly controversial.
- His highly controversial book was banned in several countries.
politically controversial
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/
fixed phrase
causing political disagreement
Causing strong argument or disagreement in politics.
Příklady
- Raising the retirement age is politically controversial.
- The war was politically controversial from the very beginning.
remain controversial
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn kˌɑntɹəvˈɚʃəl/
fixed phrase
continue to be argued about
To still make people strongly disagree, even after some time has passed.
Příklady
- The use of nuclear energy remains controversial.
- Despite new research, the theory remains controversial among scientists.