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unbestritten

undisputed

Etwas wird von niemandem angezweifelt oder in Frage gestellt.

Definition & meaning

The German word "unbestritten" is an adjective used to describe something that is universally acknowledged, accepted, or beyond doubt. It translates most closely to "undisputed," "unquestioned," or "indisputable" in English. When a fact, a success, or a position is "unbestritten," it means that no one is arguing against it or challenging its validity.

For example, if someone is the "unbestrittene Nummer eins" (undisputed number one), it implies their top position is clear to everyone and lacks any serious competition or doubt.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammatically, "unbestritten" functions as an adjective or an adverb. It is formed by several components:

un-: A negative prefix meaning "not."
bestritten: The past participle of the verb "bestreiten" (to dispute, contest, or deny).

The root of the word is the verb "streiten" (to argue or fight). Therefore, the literal sense of the word is "not argued against." In a sentence, it can be used predicatively (Das ist unbestritten - That is undisputed) or attributively (Eine unbestrittene Tatsache - An undisputed fact).