debatably
In disputable fashion
Debatably means in a way that is open to argument or dispute—the adverb form of debatable.
It often hedges a claim the speaker suspects others might challenge: She is debatably the best player on the team.
Similar to arguably, though arguably more often introduces claims the speaker actually endorses.
Open to debate
- questionablyIn a doubtful way
- disputablyIn questionable manner
- controversiallyIn debatable fashion
- disputableAble to be challenged
questionable · contentious · moot · arguable · doubtfully
Without definite result
- tentativelyWithout full commitment
- indefinitelyWithout defined conclusion
- indeterminatelyIn an uncertain manner
- ambiguouslyWith multiple possible meanings
equivocally · unclearly · vaguely · uncertainly · irresolutely · doubtfully · hesitatingly
Appearing to be so
- apparentlyAs far as shown
- ostensiblyAppearing true but questionable
- purportedlyClaimed but unverified
- allegedlyClaimed but unverified
supposedly · assumedly · reportedly · outwardly · superficially · nominally · theoretically · hypothetically
arguably
Open to debate
- questionablyIn a doubtful way
- disputablyIn questionable manner
- controversiallyIn debatable fashion
disputable · questionable · contentious · moot · arguable · doubtfully
inconclusively
Without definite result
- tentativelyWithout full commitment
- indefinitelyWithout defined conclusion
- indeterminatelyIn an uncertain manner
ambiguously · equivocally · unclearly · vaguely · uncertainly · irresolutely · doubtfully · hesitatingly
seemingly
Appearing to be so
- apparentlyAs far as shown
- ostensiblyAppearing true but questionable
- purportedlyClaimed but unverified
allegedly · supposedly · assumedly · reportedly · outwardly · superficially · nominally · theoretically · hypothetically · speculatively
debatablyindisputably
Beyond all argument
undeniably · unquestionably · certainly · definitely · clearly