Contested

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛstəd/

Contested (adjective)

  1. Something that is argued about or not agreed upon by people.
  2. An area or issue that is fought over by different groups or individuals.

Examples

  • The results of the election were contested by several candidates.
  • The championship title was contested by two strong teams.

Common collocations: contested territory, contested claim, contested match, contested issue

Synonyms of Contested

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contested

  • — When parties reach a consensus, they are no longer contested.
  • — An accepted claim is one that is not contested.