controversially

Thân thiện

The mayor controversially approved the new park design.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that causes or involves public disagreement, debate, or strong opposing opinions. It describes an action done or a statement made in a way that is likely to provoke controversy.

Usage

The adverb "controversially" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that the action or quality is connected to or likely to cause controversy. - It often describes how a decision was made, a statement was delivered, or an action was taken. - It is typically used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe public figures, policies, or debated topics.

Examples

• The judge controversially ruled in favor of the corporation, sparking public protests.
• She controversially claimed that the theory was fundamentally flawed.
• The funding was controversially allocated to the new project instead of healthcare.

Advanced Usage

• Position in a sentence: "Controversially" can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, before the main verb, or at the end.
  • Controversially, the committee appointed an external candidate.
  • The minister argued controversially for the policy change.
  • He expressed his views, and did so quite controversially.

Variants and Related Words

• Controversial (adjective): Causing or likely to cause public disagreement and debate.
  • The new law is highly controversial.
• Controversy (noun): A prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention concerning a matter of opinion.
  • The book's publication stirred considerable controversy.

Synonyms

• Contentiously: In a manner involving heated argument or disagreement.
• Polemically: In a manner involving strongly critical, disputatious, or controversial writing or argument.
• Provocatively: In a way that causes annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Antonyms

• Uncontroversially: In a manner not causing disagreement or debate.
• Consensually: In a way that has the general agreement or consensus of all parties involved.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. involving controversy
   • criticism too polemically stated

Từ đồng nghĩa

• polemically