Disputable
[dɪ'spjuːtəb(ə)l;'dɪspjʊtəb(ə)l] or [dɪ'spjutəbl]
Definition
(v. i.) Capable of being disputed; liable to be called in question, controverted, or contested; or doubtful certainty or propriety; controvertible; as, disputable opinions, propositions, points, or questions.
(v. i.) Disputatious; contentious.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Controvertible, debatable, doubtful.
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Examples
- Quality, however, is so very disputable a matter, that I look upon all information of this kind as somewhat uncertain. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- He certainly looked at her friend a great deal, but the expression of that look was disputable. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- They are however, invisible qualities; always disputable, and generally disputed. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Disputable, however, as might be the taste of such a termination, it was in itself a charming walk, and the view which closed it extremely pretty. Jane Austen. Emma.
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