Controversial means "of, relating to, or arousing controversy [1]", it doesn't mean the existence is disputed. E.g. a controversial drug, controversial news re

Controversial means "of, relating to, or arousing controversy [1]", it doesn't mean the existence is disputed. E.g. a controversial drug, controversial news report, controversial rule. [1]: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controversial https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controversial