Dictionary entry

Controversial

Pronunciation: /kɒntrəˈvəːʃ(ə)l/

Pronunciation

/kɒntrəˈvəːʃ(ə)l/

Myanmar Meaning

(adj) အငြင်းပွားဖွယ်။

Definition

controversial /kɒntrǝ'vɜ:ʃl/ adj အျငင္းပြားဖြယ္။ a controversial figure/ decision/ book. controversially /-ʃǝli/ adv

Examples

  1. Controversial plans to build a new motorway
  2. [a controversial issue/topic/proposal/decision] : We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party.
  3. The president’s wife was a powerful and controversial figure.