Word
contested
Phoneticscon·test·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈtɛstəd/
UK/kəntˈɛstɪd/
Definition
adj. describes an idea, fact, or result that people do not agree on.
adj. describing a subject, claim, or outcome that is the subject of intense debate or disagreement.
Examples
“The results of the close election are still contested.”
“The border between the two countries remains a contested area, with both sides claiming historical rights to the land.”
“In academic circles, the exact causes of the empire's collapse remain a highly contested topic, with historians debating the relative impact of economic decay versus external invasion.”
Examples
simple
“The results of the close election are still contested.”
contextual
“The border between the two countries remains a contested area, with both sides claiming historical rights to the land.”
complex
“In academic circles, the exact causes of the empire's collapse remain a highly contested topic, with historians debating the relative impact of economic decay versus external invasion.”
Usage
Often used in academic or political contexts to describe theories or election results.
Real-World Examples
“The draw will take place after more of the qualification playoffs have been contested.” “On any contested issue, these moral demands pull in opposite directions.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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