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disputed

dɪˈspjuːtɪd

adjective

sporny

ˈspɔrnɨ· przymiotnik
Also
kwestionowanykontrowersyjny
Definition

Subject to disagreement or argument; not generally accepted or agreed upon.

Examples
The disputed territory has been a source of conflict for years.
Sporne terytorium jest źródłem konfliktu od lat.
His claims remain highly disputed by other scientists.
Jego twierdzenia pozostają mocno kwestionowane przez innych naukowców.
Synonyms
controversialcontestedunsettled
Collocations
disputed territorydisputed claimhighly disputed

verb

kwestionował

kfɛstʲɔˈnɔvaw· czasownik
Also
spierał siępodważał
Definition

Argued about something; questioned the truth or validity of something (past tense or past participle of 'dispute').

Examples
They disputed the referee's decision during the match.
Kwestionowali decyzję sędziego podczas meczu.
The two countries have disputed the border for centuries.
Te dwa kraje spierały się o granicę przez wieki.
Synonyms
challengedquestioneddebated
Collocations
disputed the resultsdisputed the claimdisputed the facts
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