How to Use questionable in a Sentence
questionable
adjective- 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.
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If a food looks questionable, give it a good sniff.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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But just for how long is more questionable.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
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At least eight states agree that such charges are questionable.
—Markian Hawryluk, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023
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There were some questionable calls by the refs in there, but that’s the game.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
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Whether that trough also brings rain with it is far more questionable.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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He was listed as questionable, but is a go.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
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Still, the faith was questionable.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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If there is something in there that is questionable, please tell me now.
—CBS News, 13 May 2022
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So, the logic of the pick at the lofty spot it was made is questionable.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Ian James will not be questionable.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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How Penix will fit is questionable.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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There's nothing in the footage about that questionable ghost, though!
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Buttigieg’s numbers are propped up by some questionable polling.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Just gave me a chance to really be questionable for the game.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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His status for the game is questionable.
—Michelle Kaufman may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Murray is listed as questionable and may have a role in the game plan.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
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They were listed as questionable to play.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Whether this will work is highly questionable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Thomas suffered a bone bruise in his knee last week and is listed as questionable.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022
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In Game 2, the calls were questionable.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Mitchell had been questionable just prior to the game with a head illness.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
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He was not listed as questionable, doubtful or out for the game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Chisholm followed that free pass with a questionable sac bunt for the first out of the inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
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Whether Musk will hold the title of world’s largest for long is questionable.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 June 2024
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Check the news feed to learn which players are injured or questionable.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Make sure to report and block any questionable profiles, as well.
—Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 13 Nov. 2018
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