ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Questionable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Questionable is an adjective meaning Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

Meaning

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

More Meanings

  1. Of dubious respectability or morality.
  2. (obsolete) Inviting questions; inviting inquiry.

Example Sentences

It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.
Thou com'ſt in ſuch a queſtionable ſhape / That I will ſpeake to thee.
[…] he had a love of money—a sort of acquisitiveness, that led him into questionable dealings.
A crude, cold rain was falling heavily; the spring-time presented itself as a questionable improvement.

Synonyms for questionable

Depending on context, synonyms include dubious, equivocal, queer, problematic, suspicious, funny.

Antonyms for questionable

Common opposites include unquestionable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dubious, problematical, doubtful, dubitable, suspect, suspicious.

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