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What is another word for Questionable? – 235 Questionable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dubious suspicious uncertain unreliable untrustworthy questionable doubtful ambiguous unclear obscure debatable disputed controversial problematic disreputable shady shifty shoddy shabby shifty unscrupulous shrewd cunning crafty shrewd shrewish deceitful dishonest untruthful insincere mendacious spurious specious fallacious misleading erroneous incorrect false fake forged counterfeit bogus phony pretended feigned artificial contrived fabricated invented made-up trumped-up cooked-up doctored faked manipulated rigged tampered tainted corrupt crooked bent venal mercenary corruptible open to question open to doubt

    Meaning of Questionable

    The primary meaning of "questionable" refers to something that is uncertain, doubtful, or of dubious character.

    Definitions

    • Giving rise to doubt or uncertainty, or not clearly true or genuine
    • Of uncertain or dubious character, or open to question
    • Not clearly or obviously true, or possibly false or misleading

    Etymology of Questionable

    The word "questionable" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "questioner," meaning to ask or inquire, and the Latin word "quaestio," meaning a question or inquiry
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is uncertain, doubtful, or open to inquiry or investigation

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial dealings are questionable, and an investigation has been launched
    • The authenticity of the artifact is questionable, and experts are skeptical
    • The politician's motives are questionable, and many are calling for their resignation

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    certain definite sure clear obvious true genuine authentic reliable trustworthy credible believable plausible valid sound reasonable logical rational justifiable acceptable unimpeachable irreproachable impeccable faultless flawless perfect impeccable verifiable confirmed proven established verified validated substantiated corroborated supported endorsed approved sanctioned legitimate lawful legal proper fitting suitable appropriate

    Related Nouns

    inquiry investigation examination analysis scrutiny inspection review assessment evaluation appraisal estimate judgment verdict decision conclusion finding discovery revelation expose inquiry probe research study survey poll test trial experiment observation surveillance monitoring detection search quest pursuit

    Related Verbs

    investigate examine analyze scrutinize inspect review assess evaluate appraise estimate judge decide conclude find discover reveal expose query question interrogate probe research study survey test try experiment observe monitor detect search pursue inquire

    Related Adjectives

    uncertain doubtful ambiguous obscure debatable disputed controversial problematic disreputable shady shifty unscrupulous shrewd cunning crafty deceitful dishonest untruthful insincere mendacious spurious specious fallacious misleading erroneous incorrect false fake forged counterfeit bogus phony pretended feigned artificial contrived fabricated invented made-up trumped-up cooked-up doctored faked manipulated rigged tampered tainted corrupt crooked bent venal mercenary corruptible open to question open to doubt