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Definition of controversially

controversially

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɝː.ʃəl.i/
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Adjective:controversial
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• adverb

1

In a manner that gives rise or is likely to give rise to public disagreement or heated debate.

Example

"The director controversially decided to rewrite the ending of the classic novel for the film adaptation."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Controversially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/controversially
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