question mark

[kwes-chuhn mahrk] / ˈkwɛs tʃən ˌmɑrk /

NOUN

enigma

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conundrum puzzle

STRONG

bewilderment cliffhanger crux cryptogram grabber knot mystification parable perplexity problem puzzlement puzzler question riddle secret sphinx sticker stickler stumper teaser twister why

WEAK

Gordian knot mind-boggler mind-twister sixty-four dollar question tough nut to crack

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One of his projects, focused on adaptation to climate change, has already been axed, and he cannot hire any more PhD students, with a giant question mark over his funding.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A question mark hovers over this $30,000 offer.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

“There’s just a big question mark about where gasoline is going to be pulling in from next,” said Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Better than ever this season but still a question mark over whether he could progress again at the age of 10 to figure here.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I was no longer walking around with a giant question mark over my head.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

question mark

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