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Controversially: meaning, definitions and examples

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controversially

 

[ ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.səl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,686 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.