Definition of controversial Controversial

/kɑˌntɹʌvɚˈʃʌl/ - [kantruvershul] - con•tro•ver•sial

We found 5 definitions of controversial from 4 different sources.

What does controversial mean?

Adjective
controversial - marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "Rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action"
		noncontroversial, uncontroversial not likely to arouse controversy
		arguable, disputable, moot, debatable open to argument or debate; "that is a moot question"
		contentious involving or likely to cause controversy; "a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson
		disputed subject to disagreement and debate