disputed

• Bezeichnet etwas, das umstritten, bestritten oder Gegenstand von Auseinandersetzungen ist; auch etwas, dessen Gültigkeit oder Wahrheit angezweifelt wird.

Describes something that is the subject of disagreement, argument, or controversy.

1. Contested or argued aboutB2formal

   Subject to disagreement or debate; not agreed upon.

   Umstritten

   • The disputed territory has been a source of conflict for decades.
   • The election results remain disputed by the opposition party.
   • The ownership of the painting is still disputed among collectors.

   Synonymecontestedunresolvedunsettled

   Antonymeacceptedagreeddecidedestablishedsettleduncontestedundisputed

2. Questioned or challengedB2formal

   Something whose validity, truth, or authority is challenged.

   Umstritten

   • The disputed claim was investigated by the committee.
   • His disputed theory was rejected by most scientists.
   • The disputed document was examined by handwriting experts.

   Synonymecontested

   Antonymeacceptedacknowledgeduncontestedundisputed

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Auseinandersetzung oder Diskussion über etwas zu bezeichnen, sowie das Bezweifeln der Wahrheit oder Berechtigung von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of arguing or debating about something, or questioning the truth or validity of something.

1. B2formal

   To argue or debate about something, often with strong disagreement.

   Bestreiten

   • The lawyers disputed the terms of the contract for hours.
   • They disputed over the ownership of the land.
   • The two politicians disputed the validity of the election results.

   Synonymearguebickerchallengecontestdebatequarrelquestionquibblesquabblewrangle

   Antonymeacceptacquiesceagreeconcur

2. Question or challengeB2formal

   To question the truth or validity of a statement or claim.

   Bestreiten

   • The scientist disputed the findings of the study.
   • She disputed his version of the events.
   • Many experts dispute the accuracy of the report.

   Synonymecall into questionchallengecontestcontrovertdoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymeacceptacknowledgeagreeconcede