controversially

/ˌkɑntrəˈvɜrʃəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that causes strong disagreement or public debate.
    • The new law was controversially passed without public input.
    • The artist controversially used religious symbols in his painting.
    • She controversially suggested that the school year should be shortened.
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