Controversieel
Example: Het onderwerp van de discussie is erg controversieel en gevoelig.
Definition
"Controversieel" describes something likely to cause disagreement or public debate due to differing opinions or sensitive nature, as in the phrase 'The subject of the discussion is very controversieel and sensitive.'
Etymology
The word "controversieel" comes from the Latin 'controversia,' meaning 'dispute' or 'argument.' It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining its meaning related to dispute or controversy. Did you know that the root 'contro-' means 'against,' highlighting the opposing views inherent in something controversieel?
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"Controversieel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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