Meaning
controversial
- giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement or dispute
In a sentence
Il sindaco ha preso una decisione controversa sul traffico in centro.
The mayor made a controversial decision about traffic downtown.
Si tratta di una figura controversa nella storia dell'arte.
He is a controversial figure in the history of art.
Questo articolo analizza una legge molto controversa.
This article analyzes a very controversial law.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| controverso | masculine · singular |
| controversa | feminine · singular |
| controversi | masculine · plural |
| controverse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows standard four-form agreement (-o, -a, -i, -e).