Controversies Meaning in English

word · lemma: controversy

US

ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsiz

KON-truh-VER-seez

UK

kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsɪz

kun-TROV-uh-vuh-seez

Definition

Disagreements or public arguments about something that people feel strongly about, usually involving many people and strong opinions.

Usage & Nuances

More formal than 'argument' or 'dispute.' Often used to describe ongoing public or political disagreements. Common with 'cause,' 'spark,' or 'surrounding' (e.g., 'controversies surrounding...'). Usually plural when talking about multiple issues.

• Spanish: controversias
• Portuguese (BR): polêmicas
• Portuguese (PT): polémicas
• Chinese (Simplified): 争议
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭議
• Hindi: विवाद
• Arabic: جدالات
• Bengali: বিতর্কসমূহ - বিতর্ক (বহুবচন)
• Russian: споры - полемика - разногласия
• Japanese: 論争 - 論議
• Vietnamese: tranh cãi - tranh luận
• Korean: 논란 - 논쟁
• Turkish: tartışmalar - anlaşmazlıklar
• Urdu: تنازعات - اختلافات - متنازعہ معاملات
• Indonesian: kontroversi - perdebatan

Example Sentences

The new law has caused many controversies.

basic

There are controversies about the project’s safety.

basic

She prefers to avoid controversies.

basic

There have been so many controversies surrounding that celebrity lately.

natural

His decision sparked heated controversies online.

natural

Despite the controversies, the product remains popular.

natural