controversy
/kənˈtɹɒv.ə.si/
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Also seen as: controversies
Meaning · English
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Noun
Examples
[A]nd it is without all controuerſie, that learning doth make the minds of men gentle, generous, maniable, and pliant to gouernment; whereas Ignorance makes them churliſh, thwart, and mutinous; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “controversy” mean?
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.
Is “controversy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.