What is another word for questionable?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɛst͡ʃənəbə͡l] (IPA)

When it comes to describing something that is uncertain or suspicious, there are a variety of synonyms for the word "questionable". These include terms like doubtful, dubious, suspect, shady, and uncertain. Additionally, phrases like "open to question" or "under suspicion" can also be used to convey a similar meaning. Depending on the context, other words like unreliable, untrustworthy, or questionable may also be appropriate. No matter which word or phrase is chosen, the underlying implication is that there is reason to doubt or question the veracity or legitimacy of something.

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What are the hypernyms for Questionable?

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What are the opposite words for questionable?

Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of another word. The word "questionable" means uncertain or doubtful. Therefore, antonyms for "questionable" would be words like "certain," "definite," "reliable," "credible," and "trustworthy." These words signify that something is unquestionable, true or has no doubts regarding its accuracy. Other antonyms for "questionable" include terms like "dependable," "authentic," "legitimate," "conclusive," and "verifiable." These antonyms provide the contradiction to the uncertainty associated with the term "questionable," making it easy to differentiate between an apparent doubt and a credible fact. By understanding these antonyms, one can communicate their ideas more effectively and ensure that their thoughts are conveyed correctly.

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Usage examples for Questionable

He was "engaged" in a business too questionable to tell who furnished the money.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
But when Mr. Peary's own material was examined, it was found that his position rested on a set of worthless observations-calculations of altitudes of the sun so low that it is questionable if the observation could have been made at all.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
It is indeed, questionable if an observation could be made at all at the time when Peary claims to have been at the Pole.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Questionable

  • Unfortunately, Climate Science has become Political Science. It is tragic that some perhaps well-meaning but politically motivated scientists who should know better have whipped up a global frenzy about a phenomena which is statistically questionable at best.
    Robert H. Austin
  • The planet will survive. Whether we get to be here and enjoy it, or enjoy life as we've known it, is what's questionable.
    Ted Danson
  • If the U.N. were to be successful in its efforts to control the Internet, countries where human rights records range from questionable to criminal could be put in charge of determining what is and is not allowed to appear online.
    John Doolittle
  • The tendency of modern scientific teaching is to neglect the great books, to lay far too much stress upon relatively unimportant modern work, and to present masses of detail of doubtful truth and questionable weight in such a way as to obscure principles.
    Ronald Fisher
  • Sometimes his methods are questionable, and even his morals are questionable, but his intention is always to protect Sydney. So in that way I think he's a good parent.
    Victor Garber

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