iffy

adjective

Definition of iffynext
as in questionable

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Recent Examples of iffy But the large language models behind most mainstream AI chatbots are trained on a wide variety of content — including huge swaths of the internet — meaning the advice can be iffy and occasionally dangerous. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 The nautical equipment was iffy, one aluminum fishing boat and a two-story pontoon boat that resembled a facility that firemen could train on, climbing up and down and swinging under pipes. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026 Spring in New England is often touch and go, and this one’s been particularly iffy. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 First, technically, despite the solid fundamental backdrop, the technicals are a bit more iffy. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Apr. 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
  • In addition to the questionable trade of 2024 fourth overall pick Rickea Jackson to Chicago for veteran Atkins this offseason, Pebley traded the picks that would become Storm post duo Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for Plum and Kia Nurse.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • With her career flashing before her eyes, Anne begins using questionable tactics to save her film.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • The Farewell to Foam Act in Congress would help address this problematic plastic.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • In its motion, Paramount argued that Pitts’ past association with the Hollywood union was problematic.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • From premium pet food to medical care Whether GLP-1 drugs eventually become commonplace in veterinary medicine remains uncertain.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The young Brits' last year in secondary school finds Charlie starting a pride club, Nick worrying about an uncertain future, and both considering the impact of long-distance love.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of uncertain
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  • With such a shaky sense of purpose, is John Sugar prepared to wade through to the other side of these rancid waters?
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, what Ten Hag was trying to build was on shaky foundations, which crumbled quickly in the following campaign, despite an unlikely FA Cup final victory.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Small Wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Reece James and Jarell Quansah are both doubtful due to injury, and Tino Livramento is out of the tournament entirely.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • For now, the Purdy-Jones fit could be the NFL’s best quarterback pairing, debatable with Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Whether the controversy truly affected the game remains debatable.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Jorge León, senior vice president at Rystad Energy, wrote in a note on Friday that a limited agreement between Washington and Tehran remained the firm's base case scenario, though confidence in that outcome had weakened.
    — Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • The conference in Shanghai shows both the extent and the limits of its reach, with limited involvement of American firms despite what state media called record attendance at this year’s event.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • 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
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable

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