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questionable | questionably |

As an adjective questionable

is inviting questions; inviting inquiry.

As an adverb questionably is

in a questionable manner.

questionable

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Inviting questions; inviting inquiry.
  • * Shakespeare, Hamlet :
    • Thou comest in such a questionable shape.
  • Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.
    • It is questionable if the universe is open or closed.
  • Of dubious respectability or morality.
    • Tiffiny's behavior is highly questionable .

    questionably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a questionable manner