Arguable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈär-gyü-ə-bəl/ ar·gu·able

Meaning & Definition of Arguable

Arguable (adjective)

  1. not certain or clearly true, open to argument, dispute, or question
  2. able to be plausibly or convincingly argued —used to say that there are good reasons for believing that a statement is true

Arguable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. open to question or dispute

    "frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion"

    similar: controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable, questionable
    related: contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal
    opposite: accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable
    near: irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arguable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arguable:

controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable, questionable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Arguable

Words with the opposite meaning of Arguable:

accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable

Related Words for Arguable

contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal

Near Antonyms of Arguable

irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Origin & Etymology of Arguable

First known use: circa 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Arguable

What does "Arguable" mean?

"Arguable" means not certain or clearly true, open to argument, dispute, or question. As an adjective, it is defined as: not certain or clearly true, open to argument, dispute, or question.

What is another word for "Arguable"?

Other words for "Arguable" include controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot and negotiable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arguable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arguable"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arguable". Common alternatives include controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, moot, negotiable and questionable.

What is the opposite of "Arguable"?

Antonyms of "Arguable" include accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable and indubitable. Near antonyms include irrefutable, definite, unambiguous and unequivocal.

How do you use "Arguable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arguable" in a sentence: "frankly, it's arguable whether you deserve the promotion".

Is "Arguable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arguable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Arguable"?

"Arguable" is pronounced /ˈär-gyü-ə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as ar·gu·able.

What is the origin of the word "Arguable"?

First known use: circa 1611.