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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With question marks hanging over the future of one of Britain’s greatest TV exports, Salt says conversations over financing the show for a long-term future in a Disney-less era have not started yet.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
After that, there are question marks.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
His crooked tail raises into a question mark.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
But Jeffery Simmons needs help on the outside, and last year’s second-round pick, Femi Oladejo, is a glaring question mark.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
After that, there are question marks.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
His crooked tail raises into a question mark.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
But Jeffery Simmons needs help on the outside, and last year’s second-round pick, Femi Oladejo, is a glaring question mark.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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 24 Feb. 2026.
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