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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Some editors absolutely loved this one, but others didn't—which makes sense given somewhat divisive flavor profiles. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 The divisive film grossed $206 million at the global box office, including $58 million in North America. —

Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024 The divisive argument over which host is better drew the attention of fans who disagree with the notion that Jennings, 50, needs to be replaced. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 That leads us to the question how key providing escapist entertainment is to BritBox at a time of rising news avoidance and divisive social media debate. —

Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for divisive