Controversial synonyms | Another word for controversial

Awkward, arguable, and at issue are all synonyms for controversial. Uncontroversial and anodyne are these antonyms of controversial. And here are another 20 synonyms for controversial.

Controversial Synonyms

  • Arguable
  • At issue
  • Awkward
  • Contended
  • Contentious
  • Debatable
  • Delicate
  • Difficult
  • Disputable
  • Disputed
  • Emotive
  • Moot
  • Open to discussion/question
  • Problematic
  • Sensitive
  • Tendentious
  • Under discussion
  • Vexed
  • Controvertible