Meaning & use

divisive

adjective·Academic

Causing serious disagreement or separation within a group.

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The proposed uniform rule became a divisive issue among students.

Her divisive remarks turned a planning meeting into an argument.

A note on using this word

Divisive often describes an issue, policy, or remark that splits opinion. A difficult question is not necessarily divisive if people agree about it.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

unifying

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