Meaning & use
contested
Disputed or challenged by opposing parties, especially in an election, argument, or legal case.
See it in a sentence
The election results were hotly contested, leading to a lengthy recount.
Ownership of the painting remained contested for decades before the court ruled.
A note on using this word
Contested implies active disagreement between two or more sides, not simply that something is uncertain or unclear.
Words with a similar meaning
disputedchallenged
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Words with an opposite meaning
uncontested
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