Questionably: meaning, definitions and examples

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questionably

[ ˈkwes·chə·nə·bli ]

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in a doubtful or uncertain manner

If you do something questionably, you do it in a way that is open to doubt or uncertainty.

Synonyms

doubtfully, suspectly, uncertainly

Examples of usage

He acted questionably by accepting the bribe.
The company's decision was questionably ethical.

Translations

Translations of the word "questionably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 questionavelmente

🇮🇳 संदिग्ध रूप से

🇩🇪 fragwürdig

🇮🇩 dengan meragukan

🇺🇦 сумнівно

🇵🇱 wątpliwie

🇯🇵 疑わしく

🇫🇷 de manière douteuse

🇪🇸 dudosamente

🇹🇷 şüpheli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 의심스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مشكوك فيه

🇨🇿 pochybně

🇸🇰 pochybne

🇨🇳 可疑地

🇸🇮 vprašljivo

🇮🇸 vafasamt

🇰🇿 күдікті түрде

🇬🇪 ეჭვმიტანილად

🇦🇿 şübhəli olaraq

🇲🇽 dudosamente

Word origin

The word 'questionably' is derived from the word 'questionable', which dates back to the mid-17th century. It comes from the verb 'question', meaning 'to express doubt or uncertainty'. Over time, the adverb 'questionably' emerged to describe actions or behaviors that may be open to doubt or uncertainty.