debatable

• Descreve algo que é objeto de discussão ou disputa; incerto ou não comprovado.

Describes something that is open to discussion or argument; not certain or proven.

1. Open to doubt or debateB2formal

   Not certain or decided; able to be questioned or argued about.

   Discutível

   • The effectiveness of the new policy is debatable.
   • Whether he is the best candidate for the job is debatable.
   • The accuracy of the historical account remains debatable.

   Sinônimosarguabledisputabledoubtfuldubiousmootquestionableuncertainunsettled

   Antônimoscertaindecidedincontrovertibleindisputablesettledundisputedunquestionable

2. Open to argument or debateB2formal

   Subject to formal discussion or disagreement.

   Discutível

   • The merits of the proposal are debatable.
   • The conclusion of the study is highly debatable among experts.
   • The ethical implications of the experiment are debatable.

   Sinônimosarguablecontentiouscontestabledisputablemootnegotiablequestionable

   Antônimosincontrovertibleindisputableindubitableundeniableunquestionable

3. Capable of being disprovedC1formal

   Able to be shown to be false or incorrect through evidence or argument.

   Refutável

   • The hypothesis is debatable and requires further testing.
   • His claim is debatable, as new evidence contradicts it.
   • The theory is debatable because it lacks solid proof.

   Sinônimosdisputablerefutable

   Antônimosincontrovertibleindisputableindubitableundeniableunquestionable