disputable

adjective

Definition of disputablenext
1
as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged a speech full of disputable generalizations about people

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2
as in debatable
open to question or dispute all disputable claims must be referred to the committee

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disputable
  1. questionable
  2. debatable
  3. dubious
  4. problematic
  5. doubtful
  6. suspicious
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
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
  • Downloading apps from unofficial sources or engaging with dubious pop-ups can also expose your phone to malware or adware.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Simitis’ critics on the right and left did their best to denigrate his legacy, highlighting a dubious debt swap concluded after the country had joined the Eurozone as an attempt to massage the debt numbers.
    Demetris Nellas, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of dubious
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
  • The Kings are listing Fox as doubtful against the Warriors due to a right glute contusion.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful while Hill and Jaylen Waddle are questionable.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • In late June 2024, the Natomas Unified School District IT department shut down the district’s network system, wifi network, VPN services and phone lines after identifying suspicious activity on the network.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The Scam Alert feature watches the links in incoming text messages and flags any suspicious ones.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of suspicious
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disputable

disputant

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