as in questionable
open to question or dispute
a controvertible decision to permit smoking in certain public spaces around town
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Adjective
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One reason for the lack of attention to the risk of elder abuse is that it is often assumed that tracking and monitoring older family members is lawful, even if perhaps ethically questionable.—
Nina A. Kohn,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
His defense is questionable at times, but his bat makes up for it on a nightly basis.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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How long the Tigers last in the playoffs is certainly debatable.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The game's overall quality is debatable; what isn't is its profound impact on pro football.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Controvertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controvertible. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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