disputable

[ dih-spyoo-tuh-buhl, dis-pyoo- ]

adjective

1. capable of being disputed; debatable; questionable.

   Synonyms: controvertible, uncertain, dubious, doubtful

disputable

/ dɪˈspjuːtəbəl; ˈdɪspjʊtə- /

adjective

1. capable of being argued; debatable

Derived Forms

• disˌputaˈbility, noun
• disˈputably, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·puta·bili·ty dis·puta·ble·ness noun
• dis·puta·bly adverb
• undis·puta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disputable¹

1540–50; < Latin disputābilis, equivalent to disput- ( dispute ) + -ābilis -able

Example Sentences

Nasr said the case of Ziadeh was overplayed by the media, adding that despite the school’s respect for freedom of opinion, “we prefer that during class hours no disputable matters be discussed that might be approved by some parents and rejected by others.”

From Seattle Times

Similar laws have proliferated in states during the past two decades, and shootings with similarly disputable self-defense assertions have continued to occur.

From Washington Times

Similar laws have proliferated in states during the past two decades, and shootings with similarly disputable self-defense assertions have continued to occur.

From Seattle Times

Vucic said in a separate statement that he would hold further consultations within Serbia in the coming days, and “that we are ready to accept the concept and work on the implementation of the proposed agreement,” though one part remains disputable.

From Seattle Times

Vucic said in a separate statement that he would hold further consultations within Serbia in the coming days, and “that we are ready to accept the concept and work on the implementation of the proposed agreement,” though one part remains disputable.

From Washington Times