Controversially: meaning, definitions and examples
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controversially
[ ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.səl.i ]
used to introduce a statement that may cause disagreement or argument
In a way that is likely to cause disagreement or argument.
Synonyms
contentiously, debatable, disputably
Examples of usage
- He was controversially appointed despite his lack of experience.
- The decision was controversially made without consulting the team.
used to introduce a statement that is likely to be discussed or debated
In a way that is likely to be discussed or debated.
Synonyms
arguably, contentiously, questionably
Examples of usage
- His theories were controversially received by the scientific community.
- The new movie was controversially discussed among the critics.
Translations
Translations of the word "controversially" in other languages:
🇵🇹 controversamente
🇮🇳 विवादास्पद रूप से
🇩🇪 kontrovers
🇮🇩 secara kontroversial
🇺🇦 суперечливо
🇵🇱 kontrowersyjnie
🇯🇵 物議を醸すように
🇫🇷 de manière controversée
🇪🇸 controvertidamente
🇹🇷 tartışmalı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 논란이 되게
🇸🇦 بشكل مثير للجدل
🇨🇿 kontroverzně
🇸🇰 kontroverzne
🇨🇳 有争议地
🇸🇮 kontroverzno
🇮🇸 umdeild
🇰🇿 даулы түрде
🇬🇪 საკამათო
🇦🇿 mübahisəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 controvertidamente
Word origin
The word 'controversially' is derived from the verb 'controversy' which originated in Middle English from Old French. The root of the word, 'controversia,' comes from Latin, where 'contra' means 'against' and 'versus' means 'to turn.' Therefore, 'controversially' has a long history of being used to introduce statements that may cause disagreement or debate.
See also: controversial.