Definition

In a way that raises doubts or uncertainty about something.

Example

The decision was made questionably, leaving many people confused.

Conversation

Did you see the way he handled that situation?

Yeah, it was pretty questionably managed, to be honest.

I thought so too; it raised a lot of eyebrows.

Exactly! I wonder how he thought that approach would work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Questionably → It is formed from "question" (from Latin "quaestio", meaning inquiry or a matter to be resolved) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "questionably" means in a manner that raises questions or doubts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'question' as an inquiry that can be doubted, and '-ably' means in a way that allows for that doubt.

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