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

Example Sentences

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"The big question mark is 'How is it so cheap?'" she says.

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But even if Ferrari end up competitive next season, there inevitably remain question marks about Hamilton.

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"It was a big question mark in our minds whether we'd even make it to the first checkpoint," Tyler admits.

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The faith in the ability of this trio to instigate and implement change is under scrutiny with question marks over their futures.

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"That is the big question mark for me."

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