iffy

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Recent Examples of iffy His greatest leap might be as a blocker, after an iffy showing on run-blocking reps as a rookie. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025 Okay, so the naming might be a bit ‘iffy,’ but jokes aside, that is a ridiculous amount of power. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Many sports injuries come from iffy form when landing. Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025 The fate of the world, naturally, again turns iffy. Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for iffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
  • Still, the faith was questionable.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Though Andre officially ended things with his other flame, Ashley (Jen Jacob), Dani's daughter's abduction has forced her to spend some questionable quality time with her ex-husband Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett), who, it should be noted, shares a last name with Devon Winters' birth mother Yolanda.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Paul, the perennially viral, soft-swinging, sometimes problematic yet incredibly watchable mommy influencer turned reality star via Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is the next sweetheart looking for love on ABC’s 20-year-old dating show.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This limit is problematic for those with wealth but low income in a particular year.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In a world that is polarized, volatile, uncertain, complex and shifting all the time, your leadership can offer a beacon of both continuity and hope.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • That leaves uncertain whether the threats might actually lead to new tariffs or a ban on Russian oil purchases.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The feature, designed to steady shaky footage, became a lifeline for people with Parkinson’s.
    Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Though the Administration likely had numerous gripes about Sherald’s reimagining of what is maybe the most recognizable American symbol, the controversy demonstrates the shaky future of trans art.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Rookie Jordan James is doubtful, and Shanahan acknowledged that practice-squad rusher Sincere McCormick could get elevated if needed.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Ekwonu ‘doubtful’ for Panthers in Week 1 Left tackle Ickey Ekwonu (appendectomy) practiced in a limited capacity on Friday.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The game's overall quality is debatable; what isn't is its profound impact on pro football.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And with the aircraft manufacturing industry effectively a duopoly between Boeing and Airbus, options are limited.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That time, a very disputable foul denied him.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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