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Definitions

questionable

[kwes-chuh-nuh-buhl] / ˈkwɛs tʃə nə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
doubtful, uncertain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous arguable controversial debatable dubious problematic suspicious unproven vague
WEAK
apocryphal contingent controvertible cryptic disputable dubitable enigmatic equivocal fishy hard to believe hypothetical iffy indecisive indefinite indeterminate moot mysterious obscure occult open to doubt open to question oracular paradoxical problematical provisional shady suspect unconfirmed undefined under advisement under examination unreliable unsettled
Antonyms
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certain clear definite incontrovertible indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unquestionable
WEAK
indisputable proven

Example Sentences

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In financial terms, Gitter wrote in a brief memoir, his 1964 sale of the Rouault prints and purchase of the terracotta warrior was a questionable transaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But the Liverpool boss' decision was questionable, particularly given the way Liverpool threatened after the break once Gakpo came on.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A questionable outlet, the company obtained the results through a methodology so shady it verged on outright dishonesty: They used a definition of “tradwife” that bears no resemblance to the term’s actual meaning.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

James was questionable as he manages a chronic left foot injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Their fife was not questionable; it was dictated.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Vocabulary lists containing questionable

"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 1

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