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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Another, equally important, is to try to unify the country as far as possible after the rancor of a divisive election campaign. —

Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025 But there are other actions Trump has promised to take on day one that may prove more divisive, and could cost him some public support. —

Monica Potts, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025 From Dua Lipa to Hailey Bieber, Martin Margiela’s divisive, toe-splitting silhouette trotted into the mainstream consciousness. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 Shortly after the interview came out, WWE Superstar and divisive internet personality Logan Paul took to Instagram Stories, calling out the music icon. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for divisive