divisive
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Causing disagreement or division among people.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
controversial
polarizing
Antonyms
unifying
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The proposal turned out to be far more _____ than the council expected."
Answer: divisive
In your own words, what does "divisive" mean?
Causing disagreement or division among people.
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