Meaning
questionable, debatable
- open to doubt, dispute, or criticism
- of dubious taste, quality, or morality
In a sentence
La decisione dell'arbitro è sembrata alquanto discutibile a tutti.
The referee's decision seemed rather questionable to everyone.
Ha un gusto discutibile nel vestire, ma è simpatico.
He has questionable taste in clothes, but he is nice.
Non credi che le sue argomentazioni siano discutibili?
Don't you think his arguments are debatable?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discutibile | masculine · singular |
| discutibile | feminine · singular |
| discutibili | masculine · plural |
| discutibili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable for gender in the singular ('-e'), plural ends in '-i'.
- Often carries a mild negative connotation, implying something is inappropriate or dubious.