ifrågasatt

Ifrågasatt is a Swedish adjective, specifically the past participle of the verb ifrågasätta, meaning to question or to challenge. It denotes that something—such as a claim, a decision, a policy, or a piece of evidence—has been questioned or is under doubt or scrutiny. In usage, it signals that justification, accuracy, or legitimacy is being contested, rather than accepted at face value. The word is common in journalism, academia, and public debate, where statements and actions are evaluated and debated.

Grammar and form: As an adjective, ifrågasatt agrees with the noun it modifies. In neuter singular indefinite, it appears as ett ifrågasatt påstående; definite form det ifrågasatta påståendet; plural ifrågasatta påståenden. The related verb is ifrågasätta, which means to question, dispute, or cast doubt on something, and the noun form ifrågasättning refers to the act of questioning or the state of being questioned. The term carries a slightly critical or evaluative nuance, indicating that the subject is not universally accepted or is subject to examination.

See also: fråga, frågasätta, tveka.