umstritten
Translation
controversial, disputed, contested
Examples
Das ist ein sehr umstrittenes Thema.
That is a very controversial topic.
Die Entscheidung des Richters war umstritten.
The judge's decision was controversial.
Grammar Patterns
to be controversial Das neue Gesetz ist sehr umstritten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kontrovers, fragwürdig, strittig; Antonyms: unumstritten, eindeutig
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) + the past participle of 'streiten' (to argue, to fight). Literally 'fought around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people standing 'um' (around) a topic and 'streiten' (arguing) about it. That makes the topic 'umstritten' (controversial).