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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Now 41, the league’s new leader in regular-season and playoff wins was questionable to play in his second game in as many nights while managing left foot arthritis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

You may be more reluctant to challenge sharp practices or questionable decisions if your financial adviser is also your friend.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite Rafik's questionable health, the family talked Poppy into traveling out to the village that very first night.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

questionable

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