questionable
Americanadjective
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of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc..
questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- Antonyms:
- certain
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open to question or dispute; doubtful or uncertain.
a statement of questionable accuracy.
- Synonyms:
- dubious, dubitable, controvertible, disputable, debatable
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open to question as to being of the nature or value suggested.
a questionable privilege.
adjective
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(esp of a person's morality or honesty) admitting of some doubt; dubious
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of disputable value or authority
a questionable text
Other Word Forms
- questionability noun
- questionableness noun
- questionably adverb
Etymology
Origin of questionable
Example Sentences
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James, Doncic and guard Austin Reaves were all questionable to play in their second game in as many nights.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s questionable the impact the waiver will have for gas prices, but at least it’s playing well on the optics. If the macro-picture does not improve soon, more will have to be done.”
The Bulls’ chances might be even better than Ezekowitz’s numbers indicate—Louisville’s top player, Mikel Brown, is now questionable to play with an injury.
Communication failures and questionable decisions led crews to leave the area prematurely; embers from the small Jan. 1 fire later reignited into the giant Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times
And though I’ve had some questionable ones, I’m lucky to have also had some of the best.
From Los Angeles Times
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