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open to discussion

ADJECTIVE
controversial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contentious disputed dubious questionable
WEAK
arguable argumentative contended contestable controvertible debateable disputable disputatious doubtable doubtful dubitable in dispute litigious moot open to question polemical suspect uncertain under discussion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain definite sure
WEAK
agreeable incontrovertible peaceful uncontroversial undisputed undoubted unquestionable

Example Sentences

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Who qualifies as a major contractor is open to discussion.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Clarke said there should be a "national debate" on the use of VAR and asked the Premier League to be open to discussion.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

In his veto message, he said he was open to discussion on limited sites, but he said without a strong plan the legislation could have induced a “world of unintended consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Government officials said they were open to discussion on including such a measure.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

She wanted a person who was more open to discussion and didn’t need someone’s permission to talk.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky