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 The new tax is very controversial.
a controversial topic/law/book He wrote a controversial book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kontrovers, fragwürdig; Antonyms: unbestritten, eindeutig
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) and 'stritten', the past participle of 'streiten' (to argue). It literally means 'argued around'.
Memory Tips
Picture a group of people standing 'around' (um) an issue and 'arguing' (streiten) about it. This visualizes the meaning of 'controversial'.