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Meaning of questionably
The primary meaning of "questionably" is to do something or to be in a manner that is open to doubt or dispute.
Etymology of questionably
The word "questionably" has its roots in the Latin word "quaestio," meaning inquiry or question, and the Old French word "question," also meaning inquiry or question
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in the English language since then to convey the idea of doubt or uncertainty
Synonyms
doubtfully
skeptically
uncertainly
ambiguously
vaguely
indecisively
hesitantly
tentatively
provisionally
conditionally
disputably
arguable
controversially
problematically
challengingly
debatably
contentiously
suspectly
dubiously
shadily
fishily
queerly
strangely
oddly
curiously
mysteriously
enigmatically
puzzlingly
confusingly
unclearly
inconclusively
indefensibly
weakly
poorly
unconvincingly
inadequately
insufficiently
unreasonably
irrationally
illogically
implausibly
improbably
unbelievably
incredulously
unconvincedly
unassuredly
undecidedly
unresolvedly
unsettledly
Definitions
- In a way that is open to doubt or dispute
- * In a manner that is uncertain or ambiguous
- * So as to be disputable or arguable
Usage Examples
- The company's financial dealings are being conducted questionably, leading to speculation about their legitimacy
- * The politician's actions have been questioned, and many believe they acted questionably in the matter
- * The decision to go ahead with the project was made questionably, without proper consideration of the potential risks
Antonyms
undoubtedly
unquestionably
certainly
clearly
obviously
decidedly
definitively
conclusively
convincingly
reasonably
rationally
logically
believably
plausibly
probably
credibly
assuredly
confidently
decisively
firmly
resolutely
unambiguously
unequivocally
unmistakably
indisputably
inarguably
uncontroversially
unproblematically
unchallengeably