contestable

adjective

Definition of contestablenext
as in problematic

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Recent Examples of contestable The position is thin and contestable, and every serious competitor is now trying to climb out of it by owning more of the stack. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Dupont took an Italian tap back from a contestable kick and chipped for Bielle-Biarrey to claim the first try in the fourth minute, his fourth try this month, and 24th try in 25 tests. — ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026 In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestable
  1. problematic
  2. debatable
  3. arguable
  4. disputable
  5. moot
  6. questionable
Adjective
  • The Farewell to Foam Act in Congress would help address this problematic plastic.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • In its motion, Paramount argued that Pitts’ past association with the Hollywood union was problematic.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Definition of arguable
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Adjective
  • Whether the Three Lions advance to the finals or not is a moot point as well, as Oliver and Taylor's World Cup journey has come to an end because of something out of their control.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • The judge scheduled a hearing for the motion on Monday morning, but the issue is now moot.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of moot
Adjective
  • In addition to the questionable trade of 2024 fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago for veteran Atkins this offseason, Pebley traded the picks that would become Storm post duo Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for Plum and Kia Nurse.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Definition of questionable

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