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

STRONGEST

certain clear definite incontrovertible indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unquestionable

WEAK

indisputable proven

Example Sentences

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As we see it, the bigger challenge facing Phreesia is the continuing repricing in the market toward these types of small-cap tech names with a questionable competitive moat.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Rao had stopped friends from falling for scams and advised clients against questionable financial dealings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"Like certain communities are still a bit questionable about it, but it's definitely got better," said Kamara.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

That food storage container that’s definitely filled with something… questionable?

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Young Elihue was saved from visible shattering by the steady hand of his father, who reminded him of the family’s reputation and Velma’s questionable one.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

questionable

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