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contested remark

[/kənˈtɛstɪd rɪˈmɑrk/]
nounpl: contested remarks
observação contestada
1. A statement or comment that is disputed, challenged, or disagreed with by one or more parties
The politician's contested remark about immigration sparked widespread debate.
A observação contestada do político sobre imigração provocou um amplo debate.
2. A controversial or debatable statement whose accuracy or appropriateness is questioned
Her contested remark about gender equality was challenged by several colleagues.
Sua observação contestada sobre igualdade de gênero foi questionada por vários colegas.
Synonyms
disputed statementcontroversial commentchallenged remarkdebatable statementcontroversial statement
Antonyms
accepted remarkundisputed statementagreed-upon commentuncontested remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observação contestada
most common usage
General Brazilian
comentário polêmico
alternative for controversial remark
Portugal
observação contestada
standard usage
Portugal
comentário discutido
alternative phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

put words in someone's mouth
take issue with
call into question
raise objections to
challenge someone on something
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