Definitions

in dispute

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controversial adj.
debatable adj.
mootable adj.
problematical adj.

ADJECTIVE

controversial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contentious disputed dubious questionable

WEAK

arguable argumentative contended contestable controvertible debateable disputable disputatious doubtable doubtful dubitable litigious moot open to discussion open to question polemical suspect uncertain under discussion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite sure

WEAK

agreeable incontrovertible peaceful uncontroversial undisputed undoubted unquestionable

ADJECTIVE

debatable

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 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

ADJECTIVE

mootable

Synonyms

WEAK

arguable between rock and hard place between sixes and sevens betwixt and between bone of contention borderline chancy contestable contested disputable doubtful dubious exceptionable iffy moot open to question problematic problematical questionable the jury's out touch and go uncertain undecided unsettled up for discussion

ADJECTIVE

problematical

Synonyms

WEAK

arguable between rock and hard place between sixes and sevens betwixt and between bone of contention borderline chancy contestable contested disputable doubtful dubious exceptionable iffy moot mootable open to question problematic questionable the jury's out touch and go uncertain undecided unsettled up for discussion

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in dispute

The ‘It Ends With Us’ actress had sought an $8 million reimbursement in dispute with Justin Baldoni.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

That Castaneda’s books were largely flimflam isn’t in dispute.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Henry Ford’s minions left nothing to chance, cheating in ways large and small and leaving the winner in dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, two other recent major winners, also turned down that offer, but Rahm is also in dispute with Europe's DP World Tour.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

The discoveries once again fractured the consensus about the early American history, miring it in dispute.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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