iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈi-fē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy proposition

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun

Examples of iffy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's plenty of giant dinosaurs around, but the dinos and the humans alike are done in by weak characterization, iffy action scenes and a lack of the original's spirit. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 June 2025

Putting aside iffy ethical issues about the sitting U.S. president lending his name to consumer products, their unveiling seemed ill-timed and tone deaf. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 June 2025

Wallace is a big combo guard who can defend, but the lefty’s iffy shooting (32.9 percent from 3) is probably the biggest roadblock to a roster deal. —John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025

The Suns might prefer to acquire a shorter-term contract than Murray, who’s a four-year commitment with an iffy injury history. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

if entry 1

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for iffy

• jiffy

Kids Definition

iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈif-ē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy situation

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun