Definitions for controversy
ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si; Brit. also kənˈtrɒv ər sicon·tro·ver·sy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguingnoun

   a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

   "they were involved in a violent argument"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. controversynoun

   A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

2. Etymology: From controversia, from controversus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Controversynoun

   Etymology: controversia, Latin.

   1. Dispute; debate; agitation of contrary opinions: a dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing.

   How cometh it to pass that we are so rent with mutual contentions, and that the church is so much troubled? If men had been willing to learn, all these controversies might have died the very day they were first brought forth. Richard Hooker, b. i.

   Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness. 1 Tim.

   Wild controversy then, which long had slept,
   Into the press from ruin’d cloisters leapt. John Denham.

   This left no room for controversy about the title, nor for encroachment on the right of others. John Locke.

   2. A suit in law.

   If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them, then they shall justify the righteous and condemn the wicked. Deutr. xxv. 1.

   3. A quarrel.

   The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. Jer. xxv. 31.

   4. Opposition; enmity: this is an unusual sense.

   The torrent roar’d, and we did buffet it
   With lusty sinews; throwing it aside,
   And stemming it with hearts of controversy. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæs.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Controversy

   Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction".

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. controversy

   Controversy refers to a widespread disagreement, debate, or dispute surrounding a particular topic, issue, event, or decision. It involves opposing views and opinions that often lead to conflicting perspectives, intense arguments, or public scrutiny. Controversies can arise in various domains such as politics, social issues, science, ethics, religion, and entertainment, among others. They often involve passionate discussions, media coverage, and attempts to gather evidence or present arguments supporting different positions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Controversynoun

   contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions

2. Controversynoun

   quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference

3. Controversynoun

   a suit in law or equity; a question of right

WikidataRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Controversy

   Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus, hence, "to turn against." The most applicable or well known controversial subjects, topics or areas are politics, religion and sex. Other areas of controversy include history and philosophy. Other minor yet prominent areas of controversy are economics, science, finances, culture, education, the military, society, celebrities, organisation, the media, age, gender, and race. Controversy in matters of theology has traditionally been particularly heated, giving rise to the phrase odium theologicum. Controversial issues are held as potentially divisive in a given society, because they can lead to tension and ill will, as a result they are often taboo to be discussed in the light of company in many cultures.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'controversy' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4536

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'controversy' in Nouns Frequency: #1762

How to pronounce controversy?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say controversy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of controversy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of controversy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of controversy in a Sentence

1. Michael Signer:

   There is a difference between demagogues and demagogic behavior, everything he has been doing has been at the level of him benefiting from controversy. There's a propagandistic element to it. He knows how to outrage people for his own benefit, and he's done that his whole career.

2. Randall Woodfin:

   I am dismayed because this controversy might have been avoided entirely, had it been handled differently. I am dismayed because, as has been the case throughout Birmingham's history, people of good will behaved reflexively, rather than engaging in meaningful discourse over their differences and seeking common ground, throughout my life, I have been a person who tries to see and understand all reasonable points of view on any given issue. As mayor, I believe that quality is an essential part of my job, a means of encouraging interchange and forging the consensus necessary to arrive at fair and workable solutions to any issue or opportunity that confronts us as a city.

3. Brett Kavanaugh:

   I don't think we want judges commenting on the latest political controversy, because that would ultimately lead the people to doubt whether we're independent or whether we're politicians in robes, and so maintaining that strict independence of the judiciary requires me, I think, to avoid commenting on any current events.

4. Matt Barreto:

   We are gaining every day with Latino voters. It is pre-election, so there are a lot of undecided voters. But that is not a surprise or a controversy, historically, those undecided voters are younger and more Democratic leaning and have voted for Democrats 2-to-1 in the past. ... We are on track and will continue to go after every single Latino vote.

5. Alice Huffman:

   I think all this controversy about the knee will go away once the song is removed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=controversy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Controversy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=controversy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controversy
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=controversy