controversy — A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a particular issue or topic
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a particular issue or topic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
Korean meaning: 특정 주제나 문제에 대한 장기간의 공개적 논란이나 열띤 토론
Korean pronunciation: 컨-트러-버-시 (강세: 컨)
Example Sentences
- The school's decision to ban smartphones caused more controversy than a K-pop dating scandal.
- My mom's cooking is so bad, even suggesting we order pizza creates a family controversy.
- The environmental controversy over plastic usage has changed consumer behavior worldwide.
controversy
NOUN//ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi//
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about a particular issue or topic
Public disagreement divides the crowd
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Origin
From Latin 'controversia,' derived from 'controversus' meaning 'turned against' or 'disputed.' This comes from the prefix 'contra-' (against) combined with 'versus' (turned), the past participle of 'vertere' (to turn).
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“The school's decision to ban smartphones caused more controversy than a K-pop dating scandal.”
“My mom's cooking is so bad, even suggesting we order pizza creates a family controversy.”
“The environmental controversy over plastic usage has changed consumer behavior worldwide.”
“The book became the center of controversy due to its controversial themes.”
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