disputed
Americanadjective
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argued or debated about.
Just when and where the religious practice of the “camp meeting” originated is a disputed question.
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argued against; called into question.
He stood by his widely disputed claim that margarine is better for you than butter.
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quarreled or fought over; contested.
As negotiations continue, the security situation in the disputed territories is tense and shows signs of escalating.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of disputed
First recorded in 1605–15; dispute ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; dispute ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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The accuracy of some events may be disputed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
But following a long diplomatic campaign by Morocco, the UN Security Council voted in 2025 in favour of a resolution backing the autonomy plan as the "most feasible" solution for the disputed territory.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Instead of calling for street protests after the disputed 1988 vote, Cárdenas urged his supporters to continue their struggle through ballots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Bacelar disputed the accusations, and said the lawsuit is filled with recycled claims that were previously litigated and dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Those whose attitude toward the war is most nearly rational are the subject peoples of the disputed territories.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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