Vocabulary

controversy

論(ろん)争(そう)

B2 · Upper-intermediate Uncommon

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Noun

A disagreement or argument, often involving differing opinions or views. 

しばしば異(こと)なる意見(いけん)や見解(けんかい)を伴(ともな)う意見(いけん)の不一致(ふいっち)や議論(ぎろん)。

Examples

  1. The policy changes sparked controversy among the citizens.
  2. There was a lot of controversy surrounding the decision to build the new stadium.

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