in dispute

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

Example Sentences

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Whether Doyle has truly accepted responsibility for his atrocious decisions on 26 May is in dispute.

From BBC

The facts regarding Skaggs’ death are not in dispute.

From Los Angeles Times

She described the centre as a "peaceful organisation" which supported families in dispute with the Met Police while campaigning with local trade unions and anti-fascist groups.

From BBC

Both the prosecution and defence representatives remain in dispute on any possible retrial.

From BBC

Corbyn, 76, and Sultana, 32, both former Labour MPs, have been frequently in dispute since they announced the party in July.

From Barron's

in dispute

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