contested

• Describe algo que es objeto de disputa, duda o debate, a menudo en contextos legales, políticos o competitivos; también puede referirse a algo muy reñido o disputado.

Describes something that is disputed, challenged, or argued about, often in a legal, political, or competitive context.

1. Disputed or challengedB2formal

   Subject to disagreement, argument, or formal challenge.

   Disputado o impugnado

   • The election results were highly contested by the opposition.
   • The ownership of the land remains a contested issue.
   • His claim to the throne was contested by his cousin.

   Sinónimosarguablecontroversialdebatabledisputedmootunsettled

   Antónimosacceptedagreedresolvedsettledunchallengeduncontestedundisputed

2. Competed forB2formal

   Involving competition or rivalry for a prize, position, or outcome.

   disputado

   • The championship title was fiercely contested by both teams.
   • The scholarship is a highly contested award.
   • The final match was the most contested game of the season.

   Sinónimosdisputedrival

   Antónimosuncontestedundisputedunopposed

• Verbo que denota la acción de disputar, impugnar o refutar algo, así como competir o luchar por algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of challenging, disputing, or competing for something.

1. Challenge or disputeB2formal

   To formally oppose or argue against something, such as a decision, claim, or result.

   Impugnar o disputar

   • The losing candidate decided to contest the election results.
   • She contested the will in court, claiming it was invalid.
   • The company contested the fine imposed by the regulator.

   Sinónimoscall into questionchallengecontrovertdisputegainsayimpugnopposequestion

   Antónimosacceptacknowledgeadmitagreeallowconcede

2. Compete forB2formal

   To strive to win or gain something, such as a prize, position, or title.

   Competir por

   • Several athletes will contest the gold medal in the final race.
   • The two teams will contest the championship title next week.
   • She is contesting the seat in the upcoming election.