controversial
controversial
causing disagreement or debate
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controversial with Russian translation
controversial usage examples
Новый закон очень спорный.
The new law is highly controversial.
Её статья была спорной, но люди её читали.
Her article was controversial, but people read it.
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How to pronounce controversial and what this word means
controversial translation: спорный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce controversial
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/
controversial translation
спорный
controversial examples
The new law is highly controversial.
controversial transcription
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/, /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝːʃəl/
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controversial meaning: what does it mean?
causing disagreement or debate
controversial pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
controversial is pronounced as /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
controversial definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new law is highly controversial. Translation: Новый закон очень спорный.
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