controversies
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsiz// UK //kˈɒntɹəvˌɜːsɪz// con·tro·ver·sies
n. strong disagreements or public arguments about a specific topic. People often have different opinions on these issues.
n. public disagreement or heated discussion regarding a particular subject or decision. Typically used in the plural form to refer to ongoing debates.
The new law caused many controversies.
The company faced several controversies after the CEO made that controversial statement.
Historical figures often remain controversial because modern values differ significantly from the moral standards of their own time.