C1adjectivepoliticsconflict
US/kənˈtes.tɪd/
UK/kənˈtes.tɪd/
argued about, because people disagree about who is right, who should win or who owns it
In context
It was one of the most closely contested elections in the country's history.
Both countries claim the contested islands as their own.
The meaning of fair taxation remains highly contested.
Words that go with contested
adverb + adjective
- hotly contestedThe final was hotly contested until the last minute.
- closely contestedThe race for mayor was closely contested.
- highly contestedHow we measure poverty is a highly contested question.
adjective + noun
- contested electionThe contested election led to weeks of protests.
- contested territoryFishing boats are often stopped by patrols in contested territory.
- contested areaPeacekeepers were sent into the contested area.