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

STRONGEST

certain clear definite incontrovertible indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unquestionable

WEAK

indisputable proven

Example Sentences

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“I am advised that the process leading to the company being placed in receivership is legally questionable,” he said in a statement in a government publication.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some appear implausible, while others are in tension with one another, making the off-balance-sheet treatment look questionable.

From The Wall Street Journal

I could never give myself over to Mr. Carter—who played 22 seasons for eight different teams without sniffing a championship—and viewed his 2024 Hall of Fame election as questionable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grok has a history of making questionable, sometimes alarming statements.

From Salon

Jordan was listed as questionable on the injury report last Saturday and dressed for practice this week, both signs of progress.

From Los Angeles Times

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