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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In the high southeastern sky, look for a backward question mark that outlines the head and chest of the constellation Leo the Lion.
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 32-year-old Imanaga entered the season with plenty of question marks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
How Mendoza would draw up the rest of the lineup against flame-throwing Pirates ace Paul Skenes was more of a question mark.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
His focus on the mound has been a question mark at times.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 32-year-old Imanaga entered the season with plenty of question marks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
How Mendoza would draw up the rest of the lineup against flame-throwing Pirates ace Paul Skenes was more of a question mark.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
His focus on the mound has been a question mark at times.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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