Synonyms of arguable

arguable

adjective

ˈär-gyü-ə-bəl 

as in questionable

open to question or dispute

frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questionable
• debatable
• disputable
• moot
• doubtful
• disputed
• controversial
• negotiable
• ambiguous
• problematical
• controvertible
• issuable
• debated
• doubtable
• problematic
• uncertain
• speculative
• hypothetical
• inconclusive
• theoretic
• iffy
• theoretical
• refutable
• dubious
• shaky
• academical
• contradictable
• indecisive
• academic
• equivocal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indisputable
• certain
• undeniable
• sure
• unquestionable
• unarguable
• positive
• unanswerable
• incontestable
• indubitable
• incontrovertible
• accomplished
• settled
• unchallengeable
• irrefutable
• irrefragable
• inarguable
• definite
• undebatable
• hands-down
• unequivocal
• unambiguous
• conclusive
• clear
• questionless
• decisive
• absolute
• undisputed
• uncontested

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arguable

Under this standard, the Dolphins would at least have an arguable case that preventing him from playing would not be an ADA violation. —Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Another case, though, has emerged with the same hallmarks of parental negligence, arguable neglect, and a child whose alleged violent ideation went unchecked. —Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024

Whether many current and future athletes would opt into the settlement is arguable. —Joe Sabin, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

The move marks a continuation and arguable expansion of the movement begun in the Michigan case: an effort by law enforcement to hold parents responsible for gifting their child with a gun, especially those kids who have been experiencing violent urges and making online threats. —Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024