doubtable

adjective

Definition of doubtablenext
1
as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged her argument rested entirely upon some highly doubtable logic

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2
as in disputable
open to question or dispute that his wartime exploit happened at all is very doubtable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubtable
  1. questionable
  2. disputable
  3. dubious
  4. debatable
  5. doubtful
  6. suspicious
  7. problematic
Adjective
  • There have also been controversial VAR calls, like the questionable foul that led to an Egyptian goal against Argentina being annulled.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026
  • Paying the price of a luxury car for a giant silicone doll that needs to be recharged every two to four hours seems like a questionable choice.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Adjective
  • And finally, its quarterfinal against Switzerland turned on its head after a dubious decision left its opponent with 10-men at a time where the South Americans were struggling.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Homer’s character, notorious as a schemer, here comes off as plain and direct—a gruff, practical tactician, rather than something more energetically inventive and morally dubious.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Definition of dubious
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Small Wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Reece James and Jarell Quansah are both doubtful due to injury, and Tino Livramento is out of the tournament entirely.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • Review your bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Some doubt whether the model can survive here, let alone be exported to countries that are larger, less homogeneous and more suspicious of taxation.
    — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • The Farewell to Foam Act in Congress would help address this problematic plastic.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • In its motion, Paramount argued that Pitts’ past association with the Hollywood union was problematic.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of problematic
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