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Controversial

/kˌɑntrəˈvɜrʃəl/
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(adj) Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.

He was criticized for voicing such a controversial opinion.
One store decided to pull the controversial CD from its shelves.
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He was criticized for voicing such a ____ opinion.

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