umstritten
controversial
causing disagreement or debate
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A formal, often legal nuance: disputed or contested. It is typically used for issues, facts, or claims that are in question.
Means worth discussing or open to discussion. It is softer than controversial and can sound more constructive than negative.
Disputed or contested, with a real disagreement between sides. Common in formal or legal contexts.
Unpopular, meaning not well received by people. It is not the same as controversial; the focus is on lack of approval rather than debate.
Very broad in meaning: critical, problematic, or unfavorable. It can overlap with controversial, but often stresses danger, difficulty, or evaluation.
Sensitive, explosive, or highly delicate. It is often stronger than merely controversial, stressing potential scandal, tension, or high sensitivity.
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How to pronounce umstritten and what this word means
umstritten means controversial. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce umstritten
/ˈʊmʃtʁiːtn̩/
umstritten translation
controversial
umstritten examples
Das ist eine umstrittene Entscheidung.
umstritten transcription
/ˈʊmʃtʁiːtn̩/
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umstritten meaning: what does it mean?
das zu Streit oder Debatten führt
umstritten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
umstritten is pronounced as /ˈʊmʃtʁiːtn̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
umstritten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das ist eine umstrittene Entscheidung. Translation: Это спорное решение.
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