disputed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Something that is argued about or not agreed upon; it is uncertain or controversial.
Example
The results of the election were disputed by several candidates.
Conversation
Did you hear about the disputed decision in the game last night?
Yeah, it caused quite a stir among the fans.
I can't believe the referee made such a disputed call.
Right? It definitely changed the outcome of the match.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contested
debated
challenged
Antonyms
accepted
settled
undisputed
verb
Definition
To argue or disagree about something, often in a formal way.
Example
The two countries disputed the ownership of the island.
Tense Forms
Past: disputed
Past Participle: disputed
Conversation
I heard they disputed the results of the match last night.
Really? I didn't think it was that close.
Yeah, apparently the referee made some questionable calls.
Root Explanation
Disputed → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "putare" (meaning to think or consider). The word "disputed" refers to something that is thought about or considered as being in disagreement or conflict.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'thought about' ('putare') as being 'apart' ('dis-') — that's why disputed means there is disagreement.
Visually Confused Words
undisputed
redispute
dissuited
disrepute
disgusted
undisputedly
distend
diluted