This is the 6087th most frequent Russian word.
спорный
Controversial; debatable; disputable.
Here, 'спорный' is used to describe something that prompts debate or disagreement, emphasizing its controversial nature.
Это спорное предложение вызывает большое количество дискуссий.
This controversial proposal causes a lot of discussions.
In this sentence, 'спорный' characterizes actions that might lead to disagreement or be seen as questionable among people.
Его действия были довольно спорными для общества.
His actions were quite contentious for the society.
The word 'спорный' here illustrates a matter that lacks consensus or is subject to ongoing debate specifically in a scholarly context.