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
• controvertible
• debated
• doubtable
• issuable
• problematic
• uncertain
• speculative
• hypothetical
• inconclusive
• theoretical
• refutable
• dubious
• shaky
• iffy
• 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

With the arguable exception of that scrappy first season in Manchester, the last two seasons of City have been Guardiola’s worst. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026

While this is the case for an arguable majority of people, those with high net worth often use insurance as a means of income continuity, estate planning, and tax efficiency. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Vásquez has arguably become the Padres’ most reliable starting pitcher – if that is even arguable. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Fans became obsessed with the unique dynamic between Rick and Chelsea in season 3 of White Lotus and though their relationship status is arguable, the chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins was undeniable. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026