16
disputable(adjective, open, certain, uncertain, doubtful)
16
dubious(adjective, clear, open, rough, delicate)
16
uncertain(adjective, clear, open, rough, delicate)
15
moot(adjective, open, certain, uncertain, doubtful)
14
problematical(adjective, clear, open, difficult, certain)
14
unsettled(adjective, open, rough, delicate, uncertain)
13
arguable(adjective, open, certain, uncertain, doubtful)
12
unsure(adjective, clear, rough, delicate, certain)
11
enigmatic(adjective, open, uncertain, doubtful, dubious)
11
iffy(adjective, clear, open, delicate, informal)
10
ambiguous(adjective, clear, open, rough, delicate)
10
baffling
10
open(adjective, open, uncertain, nervous, unstable)
9
equivocal(adjective, clear, rough, delicate, certain)
9
suspect(adjective, open, uncertain, unreasonable, doubtful)
9
undecided(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful, unsettled)
8
fishy(adjective, uncertain, unreasonable, doubtful, unsettled)
7
borderline(adjective, clear, delicate, certain, uncertain)
7
chancy(adjective, clear, open, delicate, certain)
7
controversial(adjective, tough, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled)
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