Contesting Meaning in English
word · lemma: contest
kənˈtɛstɪŋ
kuhn-TES-ting
kəntˈɛstɪŋ
kuhnt-ES-ting
Definition
Trying to win something in competition with others, or formally challenging or disputing something, such as a result or decision.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, legal, or competitive contexts ('contesting an election', 'contesting a will'). Can mean to challenge results, not just to compete. Not used for informal arguments—prefer 'arguing' or 'fighting' in those cases.
Spanish: disputar - impugnar - contenderPortuguese (BR): disputar - contestar (no sentido de desafiar) - impugnarPortuguese (PT): disputar - contestar (no sentido de desafiar) - impugnarChinese (Simplified): 争夺 - 质疑Chinese (Traditional): 爭奪 - 質疑Hindi: चुनौती देना - विवाद करनाArabic: ينازع - يطعن فيBengali: প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা করা - চ্যালেঞ্জ করাRussian: оспаривать - соревноватьсяJapanese: 争う - 異議を唱えるVietnamese: tranh cử - tranh chấp - khiếu nạiKorean: 경쟁하다 - 이의를 제기하다Turkish: itiraz etmek - yarışmakUrdu: مقابلہ کرنا - چیلنج کرناIndonesian: memperdebatkan - menantang - bersaing
Example Sentences
She is contesting the results of the competition.
basic
Two teams are contesting the final match.
basic
He is contesting his father's will in court.
basic
After losing the election, she considered contesting the outcome.
natural
People are contesting the new policy because it's unfair.
natural
They've been contesting over who gets the bigger office.
natural