Controversy (Noun)
Meaning
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's speech sparked controversy when she made a comment about the opposing party's leader.
- The new policy has been at the center of controversy, with many arguing it unfairly targets low-income families.
- The controversy surrounding the company's business practices led to a major scandal and several high-profile resignations.
- The debate turned into a controversy when one of the speakers made a personal attack on their opponent.
- The controversy over the new development project has been ongoing for months, with residents and city officials strongly disagreeing on its merits.