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
- Of dubious respectability or morality.
- (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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