debatable

[dih-bey-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈbeɪ tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

controversial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arguable doubtful dubious moot problematic questionable uncertain

WEAK

between rock and hard place between sixes and sevens betwixt and between bone of contention borderline chancy contestable disputable iffy in dispute mootable open to question problematical the jury's out touch and go undecided unsettled up for discussion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain clear decided definite proven resolved settled sure unquestionable

WEAK

inarguable incontrovertible indubious questionable uncontestable undoubted

Example Sentences

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But it’s debatable whether consumers really changed their behavior since then.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While it was debatable how much flexibility “around 5%” entailed, most market participants viewed this as within 0.2-0.3 percentage points of 5%.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

And whether or not she’s willing to accept that is debatable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

What is less debatable is that they've refashioned the global economy, and will continue to do so into 2026.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Now the construction of Hugh’s X-ray camera was completed, and soon he hoped to get experimental evidence to settle the debatable points.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

debatable

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