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questionable

/ˈkwɛstʃənəbl/
English Definition
adj. doubtful or uncertain
中文释义
可疑的,不确定的
Example Sentence

The authenticity of the ancient manuscript remained questionable until carbon dating confirmed its origin.

这份古代手稿的真实性一直存疑,直到碳定年法确认了其来源。

Antonyms
certain reliable
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “questionable”?

  1. A Extremely cold
  2. B Free from disturbance; calm
  3. C Doubtful or uncertain
  4. D Generally accepted as true or correct
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C — Doubtful or uncertain. “questionable” means doubtful or uncertain.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “doubtful or uncertain”?

  1. A questionable
  2. B peaceful
  3. C freezing
  4. D received
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A — questionable. “questionable” means doubtful or uncertain.

Common questions about “questionable”

What does “questionable” mean?

questionable — doubtful or uncertain. In Chinese: 可疑的,不确定的.

How do you pronounce “questionable”?

questionable is pronounced /ˈkwɛstʃənəbl/.

How is “questionable” used in a sentence?

The authenticity of the ancient manuscript remained questionable until carbon dating confirmed its origin. (这份古代手稿的真实性一直存疑,直到碳定年法确认了其来源。)

What are synonyms for “questionable”?

dubious, uncertain, doubtful — all close in meaning to questionable (doubtful or uncertain).

What is the opposite of “questionable”?

certain, reliable — each the opposite of questionable (doubtful or uncertain).

Is “questionable” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. questionable is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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