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Definition of questionable

questionable

/ˈkwɛs.tʃə.nə.bəl/
ques · tion · a · ble
Adverb:questionably
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questionable Lexical Profile

questionable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Open to doubt, dispute, or skepticism regarding truth, validity, or quality.

Example

"The researcher's conclusions were based on questionable data from a very small sample size."

2

Giving cause for moral suspicion; potentially dishonest, improper, or disreputable.

Example

"The auditing committee uncovered several questionable financial transactions made by the former executive."

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quester
question
questionable
questionably
questioner
questioning

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century from the noun or verb 'question' combined with the suffix '-able', originally meaning 'capable of being asked about' before shifting to its modern sense of 'open to doubt or suspicion'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Questionable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/questionable
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