questionable material
[/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl məˈtɪr.i.əl/]
nounpl: questionable materials
material questionável
1. Content, substance, or matter whose legitimacy, authenticity, or appropriateness is doubtful or open to doubt
The evidence presented was questionable material that could not be admitted in court.
A evidência apresentada era material questionável que não podia ser admitida em tribunal.
2. Information, data, or resources of uncertain or dubious quality, relevance, or reliability
The website contained mostly questionable material about health supplements.
O website continha principalmente material questionável sobre suplementos de saúde.
3. Content that is morally, ethically, or legally problematic or controversial
The film was banned for containing questionable material unsuitable for minors.
O filme foi banido por conter material questionável inadequado para menores.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this phrase is frequently used in legal proceedings, academic settings, journalism, and online discourse to denote content that requires scrutiny or verification. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in formal legal and educational contexts, while in the USA, it's widely used in casual and formal communication regarding misinformation and unreliable sources.
NYC Slang
sketchy material
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise questions about material
cast doubt on material
questionable source material
material of questionable origin
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