A question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.
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adjectiveStrong enough to settle a question or remove reasonable doubt.
credulous
adjectiveToo ready to believe what one is told.
debatable
adjectiveOpen to reasonable disagreement or uncertainty.
definitive
adjectiveConclusive or authoritative enough to settle a question.
dogmatic
adjectiveInsisting on beliefs as unquestionably true without sufficient openness to challenge.
dubious
adjectiveUncertain or doubtful; also questionable in reliability or value.
Uncertain or unconvinced
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equivocal
adjectiveUnclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.
Open to several readings
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gainsay
verbTo deny, dispute, or speak against a statement.
impeach
verbTo question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.
Challenge credibility
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impugn
verbTo challenge the truth, integrity, or validity of something.
incontestable
adjectiveSo firmly established that it cannot reasonably be challenged.
Beyond reasonable challenge
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incontrovertible
adjectiveImpossible to dispute successfully on the available evidence.
Not open to successful dispute
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indisputable
adjectiveBeyond reasonable doubt or disagreement.
Beyond reasonable doubt
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inquisitive
adjectiveEager to investigate, learn, or ask questions.
philosophy
nounReasoned inquiry into fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, values, and how to live.
prevaricate
verbTo avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
rationalize
verbTo offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.
self-evident
adjectiveClear without requiring further explanation or proof.
sequacious
adjectiveFollowing another person's ideas uncritically.
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