con|tro|ver|sial «KON truh VUR shuhl, -see uhl», adjective.
1. of controversy; having to do with controversy: »
controversial writing.
2. open to controversy; debatable; disputed: »
Federal aid to education is a controversial subject.
SYNONYM(S): questionable.3. fond of controversy; argumentative: »
He is eager to be controversial on any subject under the sun.
SYNONYM(S): disputatious.–con´tro|ver´sial|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.