Controversial
Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.
Doubtful is a synonym for controversial in questionable topic. In some cases you can use "Doubtful" instead an adjective "Controversial", when it comes to topics like at issue.
Doubtful
Doubtful adjective - Open to question or dispute.
Usage example: a doubtful claim to the property
Controversial is a synonym for doubtful in questionable topic. You can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Doubtful".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- suspect and controversial
- suspect and doubtful
- dubious and controversial
- dubious and doubtful
- questionable and controversial
- questionable and doubtful
- unsettled and controversial
- unsettled and doubtful
- suspicious and controversial
- suspicious and doubtful
- undecided and controversial
- undecided and doubtful
- uncertain and controversial
- uncertain and doubtful
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