question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
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The status of left tackle Josh Simmons, returning to the team after an absence due to a personal matter, was still question mark as of Friday.
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Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
His health, however, has always been a major question mark.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The PwC 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report stated that, despite the number of question marks in the air, a somewhat more certain outlook is coming into focus now that the Fed has pivoted on its monetary policy.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Much about the plan remains uncertain, marked by a question mark.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
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Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025
His health, however, has always been a major question mark.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The PwC 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report stated that, despite the number of question marks in the air, a somewhat more certain outlook is coming into focus now that the Fed has pivoted on its monetary policy.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Much about the plan remains uncertain, marked by a question mark.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for question mark
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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