iffy

adjective

Definition of iffynext
as in questionable

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Recent Examples of iffy Habitually averse to embracing the limelight (despite portraying Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Eisenberg isn't on social media), Eisenberg is iffy about playing the celebrity card. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2026 So Much More Than a Pretty Face Crucially, Marvel Tokon backs up its eye candy with a solid game (even if patches are required to fix iffy PC performance). — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Dwayne Johnson responded to the iffy critical reception of his latest movie, the live-action remake of Moana. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 The legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for iffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
  1. questionable
  2. problematic
  3. uncertain
  4. shaky
  5. doubtful
  6. debatable
  7. limited
  8. disputable
Adjective
  • That’s the only real update beyond what has already been announced, including cornerback Xavier Lucas still being out after initially being deemed questionable earlier in the week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Rob Blanchard, spokesman for Lamont’s reelection campaign, countered Wednesday that Fazio recently proposed a questionable income tax-cutting plan that could weaken the state’s strong financial reputation.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • That can become especially problematic after retirement, when income may be more limited and unexpected expenses could otherwise push card balances higher.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was a palpable sense of everything crumbling around you in terms of the culture, and even social interaction became problematic.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • Exactly how far south the aurora might appear remains uncertain and depends on how the incoming CMEs interact with Earth's magnetic field.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While companies often look to make supply-chain adjustments in the face of tariffs, that really hasn’t happened because the trade landscape is too uncertain to make long-term adjustments.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • The pitching staff has struggled, and the team needs to find a way to get four or five innings before turning the ball over to a shaky bullpen.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The night got off to a shaky start when NFL football got in the way of the CBS broadcast.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Star freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley began the week listed as questionable on the availability report, a step up from his doubtful classification last Wednesday.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Experts, including Higel, are doubtful that the Iraqi government will be able to disarm the Iran-loyal groups even if war between Iran and the US ends.
    — Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • Still admittedly a debatable pick; shaky taking Titans against anybody.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hynes then made some debatable decisions in the second round, including starting Filip Gustavsson in Game 2.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • On many days, limited regular sun should be fine, even on cloudy days.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • DeKalb County on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging that two limited liability companies associated with the founder of a local film studio breached a land-exchange contract with the county involving Intrenchment Creek Park.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • But revenue coming in at double the projections is not disputable and cannot happen if the tax base runs away.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Definition of disputable

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