C1 Vocab · Attitudes & Opinions — Lesson

Words 1–4

Controversial

causing disagreement and strong debate

Sceptical

not easily convinced; having doubts

Compelling

very interesting or persuasive; difficult to resist or deny

Contentious

likely to cause argument or disagreement

Examples

The policy is controversial because it affects many communities.

Experts remain sceptical about the long-term benefits.

Persuasive

good at convincing people to believe or do something

Objective

not influenced by personal feelings; based on facts

Biased

showing an unfair preference for or against something

Impartial

treating all sides equally; not favouring one over another

Examples

The charity ran a persuasive campaign about climate action.

A good journalist should remain objective when reporting news.

Cynical

believing that people are motivated only by self-interest

Credible

able to be believed; convincing and trustworthy

Examples

He was cynical about politicians' promises.

The government needs a credible plan to reduce emissions.