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questionable Meaning & Definition

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

What Does Questionable Mean?

Questionable is used as an adjective meaning Problematic; open to doubt or challenge. It is also used to mean Of dubious respectability or morality.

Questionable: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩//
Syllables1
Synonymsdubious, equivocal and queer
Antonymsunquestionable
Comparative / superlativemore questionable, most questionable

Questionable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

    It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.

  2. Of dubious respectability or morality.
  3. Inviting questions; inviting inquiry.

Synonyms of Questionable

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Antonyms of Questionable

Questionable in a Sentence

It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.

Tiffiny’s behavior is highly questionable.

Word Forms & Grammar

questionable (comparative more questionable, superlative most questionable)

Words That Rhyme With Questionable

Origin of Questionable

From question + -able.

How Do You Say Questionable?

Questionable is pronounced //ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩// and has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Questionable

What part of speech is questionable?

Questionable is an adjective.

What is another word for questionable?

You can replace questionable with words such as dubious, equivocal and queer. See the full list of questionable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of questionable?

The opposite of questionable is unquestionable.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of questionable?

The comparative form is more questionable and the superlative form is most questionable.

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