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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However, Meghan Markle is staying true to a divisive denim style that she’s been loyal to for years: skinny-flare jeans. —

Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget. —

Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 To put it generously, Elon Musk, without whom much of what SpaceX does wouldn't be possible, is one of the most divisive figures in American life today. —

Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025 The code of conduct relies upon a divisive definition of antisemitism that some have claimed will be used to censor artists that have espoused pro-Palestine views, whether in their art or elsewhere. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for divisive