No. 8,159 in Dutch
gecontesteerde
"Gecontesteerde" means "contested" or "disputed."
In a sentence
De gecontesteerde uitspraak van de rechter veroorzaakte veel opschudding.
The contested ruling of the judge caused much commotion.
Used as an adjective to describe a 'ruling' that is disputed.
Het is een gecontesteerde theorie die wetenschappers verdeelt.
It is a contested theory that divides scientists.
Used as an adjective to describe a 'theory' that is controversial or under debate.
De gecontesteerde kunstenaar werd geprezen om zijn gedurfde werken.
The contested artist was praised for his bold works.
Used as an adjective to describe an 'artist' who faces controversy or disagreement.
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