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unanswerable Antonyms

Opposite of unanswerable

Because the opposite of unanswerable shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unable to be answered or resolved due to a lack of information, certainty, or solution.

Usage Example

"The origins of consciousness remain one of the most profound and seemingly answerable questions in philosophy."

Strongest
answerable
solvable
Strong
resolvable
explicable

• adjective (Context 2)

So convincing, conclusive, or authoritative as to be impossible to refute or disprove.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney presented an refutable case backed by forensic evidence and multiple eyewitnesses."

Strongest
refutable
debatable
Strong
disputable
questionable
flawed

• adjective (Context 3)

Not accountable or responsible to another person or authority for one's actions.

Usage Example

"The committee warned against creating an oversight agency that would be completely answerable to the public."

Strongest
answerable
accountable
Strong
responsible
liable

Similar words to unanswerable

Words similar to unanswerable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

irrefutable
unaccountable
indisputable
unsolvable
incontrovertible
undeniable
unassailable
irresolvable
See all synonyms of unanswerable

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