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 Die neue Steuer ist sehr umstritten.
a controversial topic/law/book Er hat ein umstrittenes Buch geschrieben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kontrovers, fragwürdig; Antonyms: unbestritten, eindeutig
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) and 'stritten', the past participle of 'streiten' (to argue, to fight). Literally means 'fought around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people standing 'around' (um) a topic and 'fighting' (streiten) about it. That makes it controversial.