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debatable

Adjective B1 – Intermediate

Not certain or clearly true, and therefore open to argument or discussion.

"Whether the new rule actually improved safety is debatable."

"Debatable" is often used to politely disagree, as in "that's debatable," without directly saying someone is wrong.

Synonyms

questionable arguable

Antonyms

certain indisputable