26984 words

questionable

5 definitions • 11 examples
1
not certain, or wrong in some way:

Examples:

It is questionable whether this goal can be achieved.
Much of late-night television is of questionable value/taste.
2
not certain, or probably wrong in some way:

Examples:

[ + question word ] It is questionable whether that investment will pay off.
His comments were in questionable taste.
3
uncertain or not likely to happen:

Examples:

The company's future looked questionable.
It is questionable whether they will get sales moving sufficiently fast to satisfy growth-hungry investors.
4
something that is questionable may not be true or accurate, or could be doubted:

Examples:

We are concerned the Bank is being asked to make rate decisions on questionable data.
questionable evidence
Some countries have banned advertising of nutritionally questionable food to children.
5
probably not good or honest:

Examples:

He was accused of questionable accounting practices.
Selling loans to people with questionable credit was a popular trend over the past few years.

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