contestable

adjective

Definition of contestablenext
as in problematical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestable
  1. problematic
  2. debatable
  3. arguable
  4. moot
  5. questionable
Adjective
  • Dismantling problematic beliefs and cultural behaviors requires intentional efforts to build trust, foster innovation and align values.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Now, a Kenyan company is turning the problematic plant into a bioplastic that could help with reforestation efforts.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • How much this will enhance the comet’s brightness is debatable.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Van Dijk’s goal against Arsenal was one, with Ibrahima Konate’s header against Wolverhampton Wanderers the other — although even that second one is debatable, given 30 seconds elapsed between Andy Robertson’s corner and the centre-back heading home.
    Andy Jones, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Natural saltwater pearls are arguable the rarest gems in the world.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Lanthimos is many things — a champion absurdist, an arguable nihilist, an occasional edgelord, and an artist who has maintained a decidedly Euro sensibility despite having worked in English with Hollywood actors since 2015.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
Definition of arguable
Adjective
  • Indeed, for the snow-viewer whose entire existence is devoted to detecting and registering slow-motion transformations occurring at both micro and macro scales, whose sacred daily mantra is lower the D, lower the D, lower the D, lower the D, the on-versus-off question is moot.
    Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The hotel has since been sold and the Supreme Court refused to rule on an emoluments violation after Trump had left office, citing that the issue was moot.
    Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of moot
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, this position is legally questionable.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Carter was questionable because of left shoulder soreness.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of questionable
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