Dispute Meaning in English

word

US

/dɪˈspjut/

di-SPYOOT

UK

/dɪspjˈuːt/

di-SPYOOT

Definition

A serious argument or disagreement, often about something important; can also refer to a formal debate or challenge about an issue.

Usage & Nuances

'Dispute' is more formal than 'argument' and is often used in legal, business, or official contexts ('trade dispute', 'legal dispute'). Common with 'resolve', 'settle', 'in dispute'. As a verb, it means to challenge or deny something.

• Spanish: disputa - desacuerdo - conflicto (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): disputa - discussão (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): disputa - discussão (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 争议 - 争论 (正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭議 - 爭論 (正式)
• Hindi: विवाद - झगड़ा (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: نزاع - خلاف (رسمي)
• Bengali: বিতর্ক - বিরোধ - দ্বন্দ্ব
• Russian: спор - разногласие - диспут
• Japanese: 紛争 - 論争
• Vietnamese: tranh chấp - tranh cãi
• Korean: 분쟁 - 논쟁
• Turkish: anlaşmazlık - ihtilaf - tartışma
• Urdu: تنازع - جھگڑا - اختلاف
• Indonesian: sengketa - perselisihan - perdebatan

Example Sentences

There was a dispute between the neighbors about the fence.

basic

The companies are in a legal dispute over the patent.

basic

They tried to settle the dispute peacefully.

basic

That contract clause has been in dispute for years.

natural

If you dispute the charges, you can call customer service.

natural

It’s not worth getting into a dispute over something so minor.

natural