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iffy

/ˈɪf.i/

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adjective

/ˈɪf.i/B2formal
  • ruНеформальное прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то неопределённого, сомнительного или сомнительного качества.

An informal adjective used to describe something that is uncertain, doubtful, or of questionable quality.

  1. Uncertain or doubtfulB2informal

    Subject to accident, chance, or change; not fully reliable or predictable.

    ruСомнительный

    • The weather forecast looks iffy for our picnic tomorrow.
    • His plan to finish the project on time seems iffy.
    • The quality of that product is a bit iffy.

    Synonymschancedoubtfuldubiousindefinitequestionableriskyspeculativetentativeuncertainunreliable

    Antonymsassuredcertaincleardefinitedependablepredictablereliablesettledstablesure

  2. Questionable or suspiciousB2informal

    Of doubtful quality, legality, or honesty.

    ruСомнительный или подозрительный

    • The deal sounds iffy to me; I'd be careful.
    • He gave an iffy excuse for being late.
    • The restaurant's hygiene rating was iffy.

    Synonymsambivalentdoubtfuldubiousequivocalfishyquestionableshadysuspiciousuncertain

    Antonymscertaindependablehonestlegitimatereliablesoundsuretrustworthy

Forms
  • iffier comparative form
  • iffiest superlative form
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