controversy
Intermediate/ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/
- noun
- a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people
controversy in a sentence
- “He is no stranger to controversy.”
- “There was a big controversy surrounding /over the use of drugs in athletics.”
- “The policy has caused fierce / heated controversy ever since it was introduced.”
What does “controversy” mean?
controversy (noun) means a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people. It is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "controversy" mean?
- controversy (noun) means: a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people
- How do you pronounce "controversy"?
- "controversy" is pronounced /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "controversy" in a sentence?
- Here is "controversy" used in a sentence: He is no stranger to controversy.
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