contested

[kənˈtestɪd]

contested Definition

• 1. disputed; argued against
• 2. engaged in a competition or rivalry

Using contested: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The election results were contested by the losing candidate.

• Example

  The ownership of the land is being contested in court.

• Example

  The team contested fiercely for the championship title.

• Example

  The decision was contested by many members of the committee.

contested Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contested

• disputed
• challenged
• debated
• disagreed
• opposed

Antonyms for contested

• uncontested
• undisputed
• accepted

Phrases with contested

• hotly contested

  a competition or dispute that is intense and closely fought

  Example

  The race for the presidency was hotly contested, with both candidates giving their all.

• contested divorce

  a divorce in which one or both parties disagree on some aspect of the separation, such as child custody or property division

  Example

  The couple's contested divorce lasted for over a year due to disagreements over alimony payments.

• contested will

  a legal dispute over the validity or terms of a deceased person's will

  Example

  The family members are in a contested will battle over their father's estate.

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Summary: contested in Brief

The term 'contested' [kənˈtestɪd] refers to something that is disputed or argued against, such as an election result or ownership of land. It can also mean engaged in a competition or rivalry, as in 'The team contested fiercely for the championship title.' 'Contested' extends into phrases like 'hotly contested,' denoting an intense and closely fought competition or dispute.