divisive

adjective

di·vi·sive də-ˈvī-siv

also

-ˈvi-

or -ziv

: creating disunity or dissension

a divisive issue

divisive rhetoric

divisively adverb

divisiveness noun

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The divisive race has left Americans exhausted and on edge, Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan said. —

Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 This is another funny one, but the feud between student and teacher feels awfully relevant in today’s divisive political climate. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance, spent the closing hours of the 2024 campaign reviving rhetoric criticized by opponents as divisive. —

David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024 Acknowledge emotions Recognize that anxiety and intense emotions are normal when dealing with divisive, hot-button issues, Coleman said via email. —

Andrea Kane, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for divisive