dubitable

Open to doubt

Dubitable means open to doubt or question—the opposite of indubitable.

The word is rare and somewhat formal, appearing mainly in philosophical or legal contexts: The witness's account was dubitable at best.

Most speakers would simply say doubtful or questionable.

questionable

doubtful

Uncertain of truth

contestable · controvertible · questionable · suspect · problematic · contentious · moot · open · challengeable · impugnable

uncertain

uncertain

Not firmly known

indeterminate · vague · unclear · unsettled · tentative · unconfirmed · undecided · unresolved · nebulous · speculative

skeptical

suspicious

Inclined to distrust

implausible · far-fetched · fishy · unlikely · improbable · doubtable · disbelievable · unbelievable · unconvinced · leery

Opposites
certainty and questionability

dubitableindubitable

Impossible to doubt

unquestionable · undeniable · indisputable · certain · incontestable

Family

indubitable

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