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unstrittig
undisputed
Not disputed or doubted; recognized by everyone as true or correct.
example
Es ist unstrittig, dass regelmäßige Bewegung der Gesundheit förderlich ist.
It is undisputed that regular exercise is beneficial to health.
unstrittig
undisputed
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is derived from 'Streit' (dispute/argument). 'Strittig' means 'disputed' or 'debatable'. The prefix 'un-' negates this, so 'unstrittig' (undisputed) literally means 'without dispute' or 'not disputed'.
EXAMPLE
Die Faktenlage in diesem Fall ist völlig unstrittig.
The facts in this case are completely undisputed.
Sentence structure with 'dass'
A very common construction is 'Es ist unstrittig, dass ...' (It is undisputed that ...). This sentence structure introduces a subordinate clause that contains a generally recognized fact or finding.
EXAMPLE
Es ist unstrittig, dass die Erde sich um die Sonne dreht.
It is undisputed that the Earth revolves around the sun.
Register and style
'Unstrittig' (undisputed) is mainly used in formal, factual, or argumentative contexts. You often find it in news reports, academic texts, or legal documents to present a fact as given.
EXAMPLE
Der Nutzen dieser Maßnahme ist unter Experten unstrittig.
The benefit of this measure is undisputed among experts.
Compare with
unstrittig vs eindeutig
clear
'eindeutig' and 'unstrittig' can both express that there is no doubt. 'eindeutig' emphasizes that something is clear to understand or clearly recognizable. 'unstrittig' emphasizes that no one is seriously against it or that everyone recognizes something as correct. That is why 'unstrittig' fits especially well with facts, results, or points in a discussion. 'eindeutig' is more general and can also simply mean: the statement is clearly worded.
unstrittig
Im Bericht ist unstrittig, dass die Kosten gestiegen sind.
The report leaves no doubt that costs have risen.
eindeutig
Die Aufgabe war eindeutig formuliert, deshalb konnten alle sofort anfangen.
The task was clearly worded, so everyone could start right away.
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