Synonyms of debated

debated 1 of 2

adjective

as in disputed

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

debated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of debate

1

as in pondered

to give serious and careful thought to

still debating what to do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pondered
• contemplated
• considered
• studied
• questioned
• entertained
• weighed
• explored
• reviewed
• deliberated
• analyzed
• eyed
• ruminated
• cogitated
• thought (about or over)
• looked at
• revolved
• meditated
• chewed on
• mulled (over)
• wrestled (with)
• turned
• pored (over)
• chewed over
• perpended
• digested
• kicked around
• reminisced
• concluded
• reasoned
• reflected (on or upon)
• believed
• beat one's brains out (about)
• mused (upon)
• cudgeled one's brains (about)
• opined
• speculated (about)
• conceived
• second-guessed
• obsessed (about or over)
• fixated (on or upon)
• fretted (about or over)
• dwelled (on or upon)
• absorbed
• brooded (about or over)
• drank (in)
• assimilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• rejected
• dismissed
• slighted
• pooh-poohed

2

as in discussed

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

we debated the advantages versus the disadvantages of the proposed waterfront development

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussed
• argued
• reviewed
• disputed
• canvassed
• bandied
• mooted
• talked over
• agitated
• raised
• considered
• spoke (about)
• introduced
• propounded
• talked (about)
• hashed (over or out)
• broached
• weighed
• batted (around or back and forth)
• deliberated
• stirred up
• forged
• hammered out
• thrashed (out)
• wrestled (with)
• talked out
• chewed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of debated

Adjective

In any case, the moment quickly became one of the most debated events in rock history. — Kara Rogers Britannica Editors July 16, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

The most debated issue this week is over AI data centers, with every candidate trying to position themselves as the most against them. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Now this may be my most controversial and debated stance about Pride Nights and the LGBTQ movement. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, here's a look back at the iconic event's most daring — and most debated — style moments. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026

The most controversial and debated article on Mint Press News is about the use of chemical agents in the Syrian civil war. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026

The trade, approved under new team governor Patrick Dumont, has remained one of the most debated moves in recent NBA history, according to sports analysts, with lingering questions about communication within the organization and the long-term direction of the franchise. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026

The referendum centers on long debated reforms aimed at reshaping the structure of Italy’s judiciary. — ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026

Safety aspects of autonomous vehicles remain debated, but industry groups claim the technology could reduce road fatalities by removing human error from driving. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026

Verb

Over 30 hours, Reagan and Gorbachev fiercely debated in an effort to bring peace and the end of the Cold War. — Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Inside Kalshi, employees have debated the usefulness of mention markets, with Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara especially championing them, according to the former Kalshi staffer. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Before any of our fabulously talented Test Kitchen editors even pick up a knife or whisk, every concept is considered and debated by multiple Bon Appétit staff members. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

The remarkable thing is that all of these questions are now being debated nationally. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

While the law was debated in parliament, lawmakers from various sects made different demands. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

In committee, however, legislators debated whether private companies should be responsible for monitoring federal law enforcement. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Muslim thinkers debated how to revitalize their societies and overcome colonial domination. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Alpha roughly starts with babies born in 2010 and goes through babies born in 2025, according to Merriam-Webster, but those start and end dates are debated. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026