umstritten

controversial, disputed

English translations

  1. 01

    controversial

  2. 02

    disputed

Word details

German meaning
Nicht einheitlich beurteilt; kontrovers.
English meaning
controversial
Synonym
kontrovers, strittig
German example
Die neue Politik ist sehr umstritten.
English example
The new policy is very controversial.
Comparative
umstrittenerSuperlative: am umstrittensten

Example sentences with “umstritten”

  1. Das Thema ist sehr umstritten. (The topic is very controversial.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'umstritten' a participle?

Yes, it is the past participle of 'umstreiten', now primarily used as an adjective.