Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

highly-divisive

Adjective
/ˈhaɪli dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
Definition
Causing a lot of disagreement or argument among people.
Examples
  • The highly-divisive election stirred passionate debates among the public.
  • Climate change is a highly-divisive topic in many political discussions.
  • His highly-divisive comments sparked outrage on social media.
Meaning
The term ‘highly-divisive’ refers to an issue, topic, or person that leads to strong opposing opinions and creates a split among individuals or groups.
Synonyms
  • Controversial
  • Polarizing
  • Contentious
  • Disputed