questionable

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

adj 3

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VERBS

be | become | remain

ADV

highly, very

His decision to lend money to his brother was very questionable given their past disagreements.

rather, somewhat

adj

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.

A crude, cold rain was falling heavily; the spring-time presented itself as a questionable improvement.

Of dubious respectability or morality.

Tiffiny’s behavior is highly questionable.

[…] he had a love of money—a sort of acquisitiveness, that led him into questionable dealings.

Inviting questions; inviting inquiry.

Thou com'ſt in ſuch a queſtionable ſhape / That I will ſpeake to thee.

adjective — able to be refuted

It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.

Wiktionary

A crude, cold rain was falling heavily; the spring-time presented itself as a questionable improvement.

Wiktionary

MAHA went viral across social media and led to an explosion of questionable claims regarding health and wellness.

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There are many questionable points in this ledger.

Tatoeba · #57873

It is questionable whether this data can be relied on.

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I think his job resume is questionable.

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In some senses, questionable is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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