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
  • Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • What was new and different Friday was that Mack was listed as questionable to play Sunday for the Chargers (5-3) against the Tennessee Titans (2-6) because of a groin injury.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • But so far only one institution, Houston Christian University, has taken the formal–if legally debatable– next step in attempting to halt the case’s impending resolution.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024
  • Now, as for whether or not Donald Trump is not at all Taylor Swift fan, that's actually debatable.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Legitimate news is widely regarded as fake, and dubious news is regarded as real.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Outside looking in The dubious distinction of being the first team outside the top 12 looking in belongs to No. 13 SMU, who are tied with Miami atop the ACC standings and still control their own destiny of playing their way into the bracket.
    David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dubious
Adjective
  • Dismayed by tedious, mandatory and frequently counterproductive diversity, equity and inclusion seminars that treat white skin as almost inherently problematic?
    Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For those of us with seasonal allergies, pollen is especially problematic.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • The Grizzlies said his return to the game was doubtful because of a right hamstring issue.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Whether the Wildcats can win two more games is doubtful.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • Hundreds of 2,500 voter registration forms flagged as suspicious were found to be fraudulent, an official from Pennsylvania's Lancaster County confirmed on Monday.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Her death, though currently under investigation, is not thought to be suspicious.
    News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of suspicious
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disputable

disputant

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