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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Less debatable: Like those grinning monsters, dogs with scrunched faces are hilarious.

From The Wall Street Journal

The need for and wisdom of their video is highly debatable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawmakers made a number of other claims that were inaccurate or at least debatable.

From Washington Post

After all, the point at which a storm morphs beyond manageable is debatable.

From Seattle Times

Democracy activists call that a debatable proposition, and U.S. officials acknowledge that the picture is nuanced at best.

From New York Times