Controversy
A disagreement, especially a public or heated one, about a particular issue.
nounControversy
A disagreement, especially a public or heated one, about a particular issue.
nounImagine This
Imagine a town hall where two groups present opposing viewpoints on a new policy; the room is loud, signs flash on screens, and reporters chase quotes as the crowd debates the merits and flaws of the proposal.
Sounds Like
kon-truh-VUR-see
Looks Like
Similar in form to related words like controversial and controvert
Remember This
Controversy often arises in public life and media, and the word is used to label contentious topics, not merely personal disagreements.
Other Forms
Connect With
dispute, debate, disagreement, contention, polemic, public opinion
Note
Controversy is a noun and is usually countable (a controversy, controversies). The adjective form is controversial; the verb form is controvert. Do not confuse with 'controvert' which means to argue against.