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
Examples of divisive in a Sentence
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But Americans generally agree on some of the most divisive issues of the day.
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Erica Pandey, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
When CEOs Should Exercise Caution But sometimes, taking a stance on divisive issues can alienate stakeholders.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Iranian online propagandists who pretend to be American have pushed immigration as a divisive issue.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
This criticism has led to efforts to disband DEI programs in a growing number of companies and institutions, driven by a belief that these initiatives are divisive and detract from the primary business objectives.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
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Erica Pandey, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
When CEOs Should Exercise Caution But sometimes, taking a stance on divisive issues can alienate stakeholders.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Iranian online propagandists who pretend to be American have pushed immigration as a divisive issue.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
This criticism has led to efforts to disband DEI programs in a growing number of companies and institutions, driven by a belief that these initiatives are divisive and detract from the primary business objectives.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Divisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisive. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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