Synonyms of disputed

disputed 1 of 2

adjective

as in controversial

Related Words

• controversial
• debated
• inconclusive
• uncertain
• problematic
• disputable
• debatable
• refutable
• arguable
• moot
• speculative
• shaky
• contradictable
• questionable
• iffy
• dubious
• hypothetical
• ambiguous
• negotiable
• indecisive
• theoretical
• doubtful
• controvertible
• issuable
• academic
• doubtable
• equivocal

Dissimilar Words

• certain
• indisputable
• settled
• incontestable
• positive
• sure
• incontrovertible
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• unanswerable
• indubitable
• accomplished
• irrefragable
• unchallengeable
• unarguable
• irrefutable
• definite
• undebatable
• inarguable
• unequivocal
• conclusive
• questionless
• unambiguous
• decisive
• clear
• undisputed
• hands-down
• uncontested
• absolute

disputed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of dispute

1

as in questioned

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of

a whole slew of relatives eager to dispute his claim to being the sole heir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questioned
• challenged
• contested
• doubted
• queried
• protested
• impeached
• called in question
• oppugned
• opposed
• kicked (about)
• mistrusted
• resisted
• fought
• objected (to)
• combated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• believed
• accepted
• embraced
• defended
• swallowed
• supported
• backed
• advocated
• promoted
• championed
• tolerated
• endured
• abided
• stomached

2

as in bickered

to express different opinions about something often angrily

hometown fans disputing with visiting fans over which had the better team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bickered
• argued
• fought
• quarreled
• clashed
• controverted
• debated
• squabbled
• quibbled
• brawled
• wrangled
• contested
• scrapped
• rowed
• discussed
• fell out
• locked horns
• jarred
• hassled
• butted heads
• altercated
• argufied
• tiffed
• mixed it up
• contended
• spatted
• brabbled
• challenged
• bandied words
• protested
• dared
• objected
• tangled
• defied
• nitpicked
• fussed
• considered
• kicked
• caviled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed
• accepted
• concurred
• consented
• coexisted
• got along
• assented

3

as in debated

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

in an extended session the city council disputed the need for a new high school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debated
• discussed
• argued
• reviewed
• canvassed
• mooted
• agitated
• bandied
• talked over
• raised
• considered
• spoke (about)
• hashed (over or out)
• batted (around or back and forth)
• propounded
• talked (about)
• introduced
• weighed
• broached
• stirred up
• forged
• thrashed (out)
• hammered out
• deliberated
• wrestled (with)
• talked out
• chewed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disputed

Adjective

The Times reported that months after the disputed 2009 election, the Guards' intelligence division was elevated into an independent organization with Taeb as its first chief. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Ask whether the methodology is published in enough detail to reproduce, and who arbitrates a disputed grade. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The investigation began nearly two months after Sessions supplemented his disputed testimony and was initially based on a letter from two Democratic senators. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026

The British military maritime operations center said a tanker was attacked Tuesday in the disputed area. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 22 July 2026

For years, Washington refused to recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president after his disputed 2018 reelection and instead recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country’s interim president. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 1 July 2026

The Louisville Counter-Claim Here’s where the story gets genuinely interesting for anyone who loves a disputed first. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026

There was violence after the disputed 2025 reelection of 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who first came to power in 1982. — Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026

Verb

Paul Schmidt, a Covington & Burling trial attorney representing Meta, contested O'Neill's arguments, and disputed the notion that Meta executives misled the public with their statements about child safety. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Cox disputed claims Wells was left stranded when his clients, Warren Hudson, 19; Jax Pitalo, 20; and Morgan Seymour, 19, left the area. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

In his opening statement, Sanft disputed that claim, arguing that Davis’ statements taking responsibility were fabricated for entertainment and, ultimately, financial gain. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Fight Agency spokesman Michael Mikail disputed that, saying a person affiliated with Bass sought to set up a meeting with the firm last spring, but that no meeting ever took place. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Defense attorney Liam Stokes disputed that this plan was ever carried out and noted that there was not enough evidence to charge Day with more than conspiracy. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Teddy’s owner and operator Karan Ahuja disputed Buc-ee’s allegations but declined additional comment because the case is ongoing. — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham disputed that, trying to show that Lawlor had only heard that theory from a fellow trooper. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Vogel has previously disputed Panettiere's portrayal of their relationship. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026