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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Under this standard, the Dolphins would at least have an arguable case that preventing him from playing would not be an ADA violation.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of arguable
Adjective
  • Elsewhere: Two state-level trials over the Kroger-Albertsons deal recently wrapped up — one in Colorado and one in Washington — although an FTC victory could render those cases effectively moot.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Weirdly, the motherboard doesn’t have any monitor outputs, rendering the AMD Ryzen G-series CPU’s integrated graphics moot.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of moot
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
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