Questionability: meaning, definitions and examples
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questionability
[ ˌkwɛstʃəˈnæbɪlɪti ]
in decision making
The quality of being open to question or doubt; uncertainty.
Synonyms
doubtfulness, skepticism, uncertainty
Examples of usage
- It is important to consider the questionability of the evidence before making a decision.
- The questionability of the data led to further investigation.
in ethics
The ethical or moral quality of being doubtful or questionable.
Synonyms
dubiousness, integrity, morality
Examples of usage
- The questionability of his actions raised concerns among the team members.
- Many people were troubled by the questionability of the company's practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "questionability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 questionabilidade
🇮🇳 संदिग्धता
🇩🇪 Fragwürdigkeit
🇮🇩 keraguan
🇺🇦 сумнівність
🇵🇱 wątpliwość
🇯🇵 疑わしさ
🇫🇷 caractère douteux
🇪🇸 cuestionabilidad
🇹🇷 şüphelilik
🇰🇷 의심스러움
🇸🇦 قابلية الشك
🇨🇿 pochybnost
🇸🇰 pochybnosť
🇨🇳 可疑性
🇸🇮 vprašljivost
🇮🇸 vafasemi
🇰🇿 күмәнділік
🇬🇪 ეჭვიანობა
🇦🇿 şübhəlilik
🇲🇽 cuestionabilidad
Etymology
The word 'questionability' is derived from the noun 'question' combined with the suffix '-ability', which denotes the capacity or ability to do something. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, evolving from the concept of questioning or doubting the validity of something. Over time, 'questionability' has become a common term used to express uncertainty, doubt, or ethical concerns in various contexts.
See also: questionable, questionableness, questionably, questioner, questioning, questioningly, questionnaire, unquestionable, unquestionably, unquestioned.