questionable
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
not likely to be true or correct; something you should doubt.
open to doubt or challenge regarding factual accuracy or validity.
Simple“The results of the study are questionable because the researchers only tested five people.”
In context“The validity of the data remains questionable, as the methodology failed to account for significant environmental variables during the trial period.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
likely to be dishonest, wrong, or not respectable.
of dubious respectability, morality, or honesty.
Simple“He has some questionable friends who always seem to get into trouble with the police.”
In context“The company's questionable hiring practices eventually led to a full investigation by the labour board.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
inviting or asking for a question to be asked.
inviting inquiry or conversation; capable of being questioned.
Simple“The stranger's sudden appearance in the village was a questionable event.”
In context“Thou com'st in such a questionable shape that I will speak to thee.”
Synonymsinquirable
“On the other hand, its recent aggressive efforts to ‘grow’ agriculture on the island are more questionable.”
From question + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.