Controversy
noun
A public disagreement or heated argument about something important.
There was a big controversy about her speech.
Often appears as...
- stir up controversy
- cause controversy
noun
An argument or debate about the truth of a fact or claim in a professional or academic field.
The controversy between theory and facts persists in the scientific community.
Often appears as...
- scientific controversy
- academic controversy
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Academic
noun
A public disagreement or heated argument about something important.
There was a big controversy about her speech.
Often appears as...
- stir up controversy
- cause controversy
noun
An argument or debate about the truth of a fact or claim in a professional or academic field.
The controversy between theory and facts persists in the scientific community.
Often appears as...
- scientific controversy
- academic controversy
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Controversy often has strong emotions; be mindful of sensitive topics.
The book's portrayal of historical events caused intense controversy.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
'Controversy' is common in news to describe disputes, especially in politics.
The policy change sparked controversy among the citizens.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Attention
Controversies typically attract public attention and are widely discussed.
The celebrity's tweet quickly became a controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Controversy often has strong emotions; be mindful of sensitive topics.
The book's portrayal of historical events caused intense controversy.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
'Controversy' is common in news to describe disputes, especially in politics.
The policy change sparked controversy among the citizens.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Attention
Controversies typically attract public attention and are widely discussed.
The celebrity's tweet quickly became a controversy.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
Controversy often has strong emotions; be mindful of sensitive topics.
The book's portrayal of historical events caused intense controversy.
Pro Tip 2/3Media Usage
'Controversy' is common in news to describe disputes, especially in politics.
The policy change sparked controversy among the citizens.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Attention
Controversies typically attract public attention and are widely discussed.
The celebrity's tweet quickly became a controversy.
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How we take back the...
and maybe you could tell the audience what that was that was revealed. The best way to understand PRISM, because there's been a little bit of controversy, is to first talk about what PRISM isn't. Much of the debate in the U.S. has been about metadata. They've said it's just metadata, it's just metadata,
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
There's only three of these in existence. And, as I said, she is just getting started. Dolphin research in the wild is very difficult. And because of this, a number of researchers study captive animals. Now there is certainly no shortage of controversy when it comes to the subject of captive dolphins.
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Is life meaningless? And...
Instead, the way to avoid needless bloodshed is to establish a public understanding of our shared human nature. Ironically, it was this cycle of relatively peaceful ideas that triggered his fallout with many fellow writers and philosophers. Despite the controversy,
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The habits of happiness...
that think happiness is not at all interesting. I just wrote an essay on happiness, and there was a controversy. And someone wrote an article saying, "Don't impose on us the dirty work of happiness." "We don't care about being happy. We need to live with passion.
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Why giving away our...
and you've often been embroiled in controversy over this issue, and on the abortion question, on both sides, really. How do you navigate that? Yeah, so I think that's a really important point, which is, we had backed away from contraceptives
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How one scientist took...
and their toll on nature and human health. "Silent Spring" immediately drew both applause and impassioned dissent— along with vicious personal attacks on the author. How did this mild-mannered biologist and writer ignite such controversy?
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How does fracking work?...
Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground.
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On choosing to be gay PIPE...
controversy probably some of which you can imagine from for instance the anti-gay folks who insisted I was trying to recruit spoiler alert I am but also
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How the pandemic will...
What can we do to help correct it? I'm not sure. And it's a new thing that there's conspiracy theories. I mean, Microsoft had its share of controversy,
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Part 1: Uneasy...
in so it's a very very controversial place most families here just want to live a normal life away from all the controversy
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How we take back the...
and maybe you could tell the audience what that was that was revealed. The best way to understand PRISM, because there's been a little bit of controversy, is to first talk about what PRISM isn't. Much of the debate in the U.S. has been about metadata. They've said it's just metadata, it's just metadata,
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
There's only three of these in existence. And, as I said, she is just getting started. Dolphin research in the wild is very difficult. And because of this, a number of researchers study captive animals. Now there is certainly no shortage of controversy when it comes to the subject of captive dolphins.
Video examples
Is life meaningless? And...
Instead, the way to avoid needless bloodshed is to establish a public understanding of our shared human nature. Ironically, it was this cycle of relatively peaceful ideas that triggered his fallout with many fellow writers and philosophers. Despite the controversy,
Video examples
The habits of happiness...
that think happiness is not at all interesting. I just wrote an essay on happiness, and there was a controversy. And someone wrote an article saying, "Don't impose on us the dirty work of happiness." "We don't care about being happy. We need to live with passion.
Video examples
Why giving away our...
and you've often been embroiled in controversy over this issue, and on the abortion question, on both sides, really. How do you navigate that? Yeah, so I think that's a really important point, which is, we had backed away from contraceptives
Video examples
How one scientist took...
and their toll on nature and human health. "Silent Spring" immediately drew both applause and impassioned dissent— along with vicious personal attacks on the author. How did this mild-mannered biologist and writer ignite such controversy?
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground.
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On choosing to be gay PIPE...
controversy probably some of which you can imagine from for instance the anti-gay folks who insisted I was trying to recruit spoiler alert I am but also
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How the pandemic will...
What can we do to help correct it? I'm not sure. And it's a new thing that there's conspiracy theories. I mean, Microsoft had its share of controversy,
Video examples
Part 1: Uneasy...
in so it's a very very controversial place most families here just want to live a normal life away from all the controversy
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Jada Pinkett Smith
American Actress
I don't get afraid in talking about subject matter that may spark controversy, and I'm not afraid to not be liked. I think that sometimes people pay too much attention to being liked, and it's paralyzing.
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Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
Nobody wants to get into controversies, especially in the film industry. I do not wish to be a controversial girl. But sometimes you have to take tough decisions that might eventually help your career.
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Buddha
Leader
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
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Kate Smith
American Musician
An entertainer should in his public performance keep himself out of any controversy, political or otherwise.
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Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
You don't want to endorse hate; you don't want to endorse racism. You don't want to support controversy.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it.
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Rihanna
American Musician
I don't do things for the response or for the controversy. I just live my life.
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Jesse Watters
American Critic
It's a controversial segment, 'Watters World.' There's controversy around it.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy.
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Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Politician
Each time you live through a controversy you strengthen.
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Jada Pinkett Smith
American Actress
I don't get afraid in talking about subject matter that may spark controversy, and I'm not afraid to not be liked. I think that sometimes people pay too much attention to being liked, and it's paralyzing.
Quote examples
Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
Nobody wants to get into controversies, especially in the film industry. I do not wish to be a controversial girl. But sometimes you have to take tough decisions that might eventually help your career.
Quote examples
Buddha
Leader
In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.
Quote examples
Kate Smith
American Musician
An entertainer should in his public performance keep himself out of any controversy, political or otherwise.
Quote examples
Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
You don't want to endorse hate; you don't want to endorse racism. You don't want to support controversy.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
American Writer
Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it.
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Rihanna
American Musician
I don't do things for the response or for the controversy. I just live my life.
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Jesse Watters
American Critic
It's a controversial segment, 'Watters World.' There's controversy around it.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy.
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Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Politician
Each time you live through a controversy you strengthen.
Example 1 of 10
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