How to Use questionable in a Sentence

questionable

adjective
Definition of questionablenext
Synonyms for questionablenext
  • The truth of the statements was highly questionable.
  • They acquired the money through questionable means.
  • The water available in the village is of questionable quality.
  • The company is facing a questionable future.
  • Or when that pipe burst in the fall of 2021 and sent questionable water all over fans?
    — – Andrew Joseph, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Whether Musk will hold the title of world’s largest for long is questionable.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 June 2024
  • There's nothing in the footage about that questionable ghost, though!
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The Colts' All-Pro linebacker is questionable to play against the Titans.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2022
  • At least eight states agree that such charges are questionable.
    — Markian Hawryluk, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The banks have been exposed to questionable balance sheets.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Chubb and Phillips, though, are questionable to play Sunday.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2022
  • To make matters worse, Nixon injured his groin in the first half and is questionable to return.
    — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Last week’s episode focused on the rise of celebrity site TMZ and some of its questionable practices.
    — Mike Rose, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Bruce Brown and Gary Trent Jr. are listed as questionable.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Jenkins, who was questionable last week with a bruised rib, has started the first five games of the season for the first time in his career.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The longer-term outlook for the business is highly questionable.
    — Stan Choe, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
  • But even that is questionable in its ability to stop them.
    — CBS News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The Bengals announced early in the third quarter that Boyd's return to the game was questionable.
    — Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Make sure to report and block any questionable profiles, as well.
    — Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The call was questionable to some (read: Aztecs fans) and probably would have been considered a good hit a decade ago.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Jones is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s Game 1 with a neck strain.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Nembhard missed a week with a left knee bruise and was listed as questionable when the night began.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Your character Jadis has done some questionable things throughout her time on the show.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The move looked questionable after Maher’s first attempt against the 49ers was low and blocked by Samson Ebukam.
    — Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
  • No doubt North would have liked a better hand to raise, but South’s four hearts was questionable; his king of spades was likely worthless.
    — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
  • In stage two the child drives the car, but parents can override any questionable decisions.
    — Harvard Business Review, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Star edge rusher Joey Bosa (hamstring) traveled with the team to Nashville and remains questionable for the game.
    — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Still, there’s plenty of questionable advice and ideas swirling around.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The decision comes as Caring for Denver faces scrutiny about questionable spending of the city's 0.25% sales tax dedicated to mental health and substance abuse services.
    — John Frank, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Globes reportedly aren’t any less ethically questionable now than when The Times published its investigation nearly four years ago.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024

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