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disputed
Describes a matter, question, or point about which there is disagreement or dispute. There is no clear, generally accepted answer or solution.
Ob die neue Steuerreform wirklich gerecht ist, bleibt strittig.
Whether the new tax reform is really fair remains disputed.
The adjective 'strittig' (disputed) derives directly from the noun 'der Streit' (dispute/argument). It therefore describes something that has the potential for a dispute or is already controversial.
Die Ursache des Unfalls ist noch strittig.
The cause of the accident is still disputed.
'Strittig' (disputed) is very often used with the verbs 'sein' (to be) or 'bleiben' (to remain). A typical construction is also 'Es ist strittig, ob...' (It is disputed whether...), used to introduce a controversial question.
Es ist strittig, ob diese Maßnahme wirklich hilft.
It is disputed whether this measure really helps.
Common nouns combined with 'strittig' (disputed) include 'ein strittiger Punkt' (a disputed point), 'eine strittige Frage' (a disputed question), 'ein strittiges Thema' (a controversial topic), or 'eine strittige Szene' (a disputed incident, in sports).
Der strittigste Punkt der Debatte war die Finanzierung.
The most disputed point of the debate was the funding.
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'eindeutig' and 'strittig' both describe whether something has been clearly decided. 'eindeutig' means that there is no real doubt and no several good interpretations. 'strittig' means that people do not agree, or that there is still dispute about the correct answer. So 'eindeutig' fits clear results or statements. 'strittig' is more suitable for questions, decisions, or points that are being discussed.
Im Team ist noch strittig, wer das neue Projekt leiten soll.
Within the team, it is still disputed who should lead the new project.
Nach dem Test war eindeutig, dass Lisa bestanden hatte.
After the test, it was clear that Lisa had passed.