Difference between Disputed and Controversial
What is the difference between Disputed and Controversial?
Disputed as an adjective is argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted. while Controversial as an adjective is arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
Disputed
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Argued; not certain, agreed upon, or accepted.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another
Controversial
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
We hope you now know whether to use Disputed or Controversial in your sentence.
