Meaning & use
controversy
Public disagreement or debate about a matter that arouses strong, conflicting opinions.
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The mayor's proposal to close the park sparked controversy among residents on both sides.
Their divorce settlement became a source of controversy after details leaked to the press.
A note on using this word
Controversy is typically uncountable when referring to the general phenomenon, but countable when referring to a specific dispute, as in 'a controversy'.
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