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controversial in German

controversial in German is umstritten, kontrovers — controversial means causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.

controversial in German

umstritten
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.
kontrovers
adj
Arousing or likely to arouse controversy.

What does "controversial" mean?

  1. adjective Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.
    "The new tax law proved deeply controversial."
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controversial in a sentence

  • The new tax law proved deeply controversial.
  • She made a controversial decision to cut funding for the program.

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What is "controversial" in German?

"controversial" in German is umstritten, kontrovers. controversial means: Causing or likely to cause strong disagreement or public debate.

How do you use "controversial" in a sentence?

Example: "The new tax law proved deeply controversial." In German, "controversial" is umstritten, kontrovers.

Are there other ways to say "controversial" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "controversial": umstritten, kontrovers.

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