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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Their decision to give the president a platform was divisive, sparking backlash from even co-host Akaash Singh's wife.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 July 2025
But crypto remains a divisive issue—particularly among Democrats, where skepticism still lingers from the Biden administration’s enforcement-heavy approach.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The pursuit of healthier lifestyles has become divisive, while the pursuit of profit remains a unifying force.
—Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
In addition, faith leaders and educators are hosting discussions on sometimes divisive topics.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 July 2025
But crypto remains a divisive issue—particularly among Democrats, where skepticism still lingers from the Biden administration’s enforcement-heavy approach.
—Jason Brett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The pursuit of healthier lifestyles has become divisive, while the pursuit of profit remains a unifying force.
—Shalini Singh, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2025
In addition, faith leaders and educators are hosting discussions on sometimes divisive topics.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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“Divisive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisive. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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