German word

unbestritten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnbəˌʃtʁɪtən/

Meaning

  • adjectiveundisputed

Example

Die unbestrittene Tatsache beeinflusst das Urteil.

The undisputed fact influences the verdict.

Illustration for unbestritten (undisputed)

More examples

Dieses Ergebnis gilt als unbestritten.

This result is considered undisputed.

Core concept

A solid point remains standing while every serious challenge falls away.

Common phrases

  • allgemein unbestritten

    generally undisputed

  • als unbestritten gelten

    be considered undisputed

Similar words

unumstritten: Widely accepted with little or no opposition.
unbestreitbar: Impossible to reasonably deny because of clear evidence or logic.
anerkannt: Recognized as valid by experts or official institutions.
akzeptiert: Accepted by the people or groups concerned.

Definition in German

Allgemein anerkannt und ohne berechtigten Widerspruch

Word origin

The adjective combines the negating prefix "un-" with "bestritten," the past participle of "bestreiten" from "be-" plus Germanic "streiten".

Usage tips

  • "Unbestritten" describes something that is in fact not disputed, whereas "unbestreitbar" describes something that cannot reasonably be disputed.

Other meanings

  • unquestionedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Unbestrittenheitundisputednessnoun
  • unbestrittenerweiseundisputedlyadverb

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