If you say something that is intended to make people angry with each other, your words are divisive. If you want to avoid divisive talk at your family’s Thanksgiving dinner, it’s probably best to avoid discussing politics.
What are the characteristics of a divisive person?
Pitting one person off against another. Lying. Setting up rules in order to create social barriers. Being a racist or sexist or elitist.
How do you use the word divisive?
- The divisive proposal split the committee into two opposing sides.
- Since the candidates are attacking each other with such fervor, this political battle is going to result in one of the most divisive elections ever.
