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Meaning of disputed
The primary meaning of the word "disputed" is to be the subject of disagreement or argument.
Etymology of disputed
The word "disputed" has its roots in the Latin "disputare", which means to discuss or debate.
The Latin "disputare" is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "putare" (meaning "to consider" or "to reckon").
The word "disputed" entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning to discuss or debate, and later evolving to encompass the sense of being the subject of disagreement or argument.
Synonyms
questioned
contested
debated
argued
challenged
disputed
controversial
contentious
disputed
quarrelled
disagreed
conflicted
rivalled
opposed
contradicted
refuted
denied
rejected
repudiated
spurned
renounced
abandoned
disclaimed
disavowed
disowned
rebutted
countered
resisted
defied
withstood
withstand
protested
objected
demurred
dissented
disagreed
differed
clashed
struggled
fought
battled
quarreled
brawled
wrangled
sparred
feuded
rivalled
competed
vied
emulated
matched
equaled
surpassed
outdid
outshone
outvied.
Definitions
- The word "disputed" is defined as being the subject of disagreement or argument, according to Oxford Languages.
- It can also refer to a matter or issue that is debated or contested, often due to conflicting opinions or interests.
- In a broader sense, "disputed" can describe something that is challenged or questioned, such as a claim, a theory, or an authority.
Usage Examples
- The authenticity of the painting is disputed among art historians.
- The new policy has been disputed by several members of the community.
- The company's financial reports are disputed due to allegations of accounting irregularities.
Antonyms
undisputed
uncontested
unchallenged
unquestioned
accepted
agreed
confirmed
ratified
validated
verified
acknowledged
recognized
established
settled
resolved
decided
definite
certain
clear
undeniable
unquestionable
uncontroversial
unproblematic
straightforward
simple
easy
effortless.