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questionably

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bli/

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adverb

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bli/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'сомнительным или подозрительным образом' или 'таким образом, который вызывает вопросы об истинности, качестве или моральности'. Используется для описания действий, утверждений или ситуаций, которые являются неопределёнными или сомнительными по своей природе.

An adverb meaning 'in a doubtful or suspicious manner,' or 'in a way that raises questions about truth, quality, or morality.' It is used to describe actions, statements, or situations that are uncertain or of dubious nature.

  1. In a doubtful mannerC1formal

    In a way that raises doubts or is open to question.

    ruСомнительно

    • The evidence was questionably obtained by the investigators.
    • He acted questionably during the negotiation process.
    • The results of the experiment were questionably accurate.

    Synonymsdoubtfullydubiouslyequivocallyproblematicallysuspiciouslyuncertainly

    Antonymscertainlyindubitablysurelyundoubtedlyunquestionably

  2. In a suspicious mannerC1formal

    In a way that suggests something is dishonest or morally wrong.

    ruПодозрительно

    • The company's finances were questionably managed.
    • She was questionably involved in the scandal.
    • The deal was questionably beneficial for only one party.

    Synonymsdoubtfullydubiouslysuspiciously

    Antonymshonestlyinnocentlyproperly

Forms
  • more questionably comparative form
  • most questionably superlative form
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