disputed
/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.
Adjective
Examples
The theory, though common, was widely disputed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Claimed by more than one sovereign state.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disputed” mean?
Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.
Is “disputed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.