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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Markets allow firms to compete on differentiation, even when the differentiation is of questionable value to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are hundreds of questionable free VPN apps in app stores that look legitimate but will compromise your privacy instead of protecting it.

From Salon

“It remains questionable whether Starmer will still be prime minister by the end of the year, despite winning the 2024 election with a strong result and setting out to ensure stability,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite his father, William, swiftly banning Virgo from the club, out of concerns for a boy so young treating such a venue of questionable repute as his playground, snooker had already won.

From BBC

There are also messages behind her back between Epstein and his associates: "Getting financials for fergie is painful. Incredible mess. I'm on it but for sure completeness will always remain questionable."

From BBC

questionable

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