CEFR B2

disputed

adjective

Meaning

Subject to or marked by argument or disagreement; not agreed upon.

Examples

The exact number of casualties remained disputed.
It is a disputed territory with a long history of conflict.

Synonyms: contested, argued, contentious, debatable

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disputed (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/

Definition

Subject to or marked by argument or disagreement; not agreed upon.

Examples

The exact number of casualties remained disputed.
It is a disputed territory with a long history of conflict.
The interpretation of the ancient text is still disputed among scholars.

How to Use disputed

disputed by (prepositional phrase): Indicates who is arguing against something. — "The findings were disputed by several independent researchers."
disputed over (prepositional phrase): Indicates the subject of the argument. — "The land was disputed over for generations."

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