iffy

adjective

Definition of iffynext
as in questionable

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Recent Examples of iffy Dwayne Johnson responded to the iffy critical reception of his latest movie, the live-action remake of Moana. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 The legislation fails to address the property rights of the owners of about 200 horses and the 68 medallions as well as the iffy legal question of outlawing what not only has been a legal trade, but one formally licensed and sanctioned by the city. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 And conversely, industrial businesses moved into working-class neighborhoods because the land was cheaper and the zoning sometimes iffy. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Porter’s issues at other stops and iffy commitment to defense are likely going to cap his salary south of this BORD$ valuation, as the Bucks may not have much competition for his services at eight-figure prices. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for iffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
  1. questionable
  2. problematic
  3. uncertain
  4. shaky
  5. doubtful
  6. debatable
  7. limited
  8. disputable
Adjective
  • Wikus van de Merwe (Sharlto Copley) plays a government agent working in the Department of Alien Affairs, who gets caught up in a world of questionable ethics and violence.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • She was recently listed as questionable due to a back injury ahead of a game against the Toronto Tempo, but started both games against the expansion team last week.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of questionable
Adjective
  • The lack of an alternative striker to Haaland could be problematic if the 26-year-old misses any significant period, and given Trafford played an important role in City winning two domestic cups last season, Rulli will have a lot to live up to.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As the first episode begins, the exultant staffers arrive at work only to find out the office in mourning over the death of a beloved Softees salesman, whose problematic personal life will make the writing of the obit a nightmare of an assignment.
    — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of problematic
Adjective
  • So many teams began the season in a state of turmoil, with key players uncertain over their future and positions unfilled.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The forecast then becomes uncertain, as one model suggests a stronger system could bring cooler weather and rain, while another keeps the heat in place.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncertain
Adjective
  • But if instead its excess savings finance unproductive investment at home or drive high household consumption, asset bubbles, or persistent fiscal deficits in the economies of its trading partners, the whole system becomes increasingly shaky.
    — MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cowing is clearly the team’s best option at punt returner, while Watkins has been shaky there during practice.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • Stanford, meanwhile, has 15 players listed as out, one as doubtful, five as questionable and four as probable.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Even if temperatures were to sharply drop, the recovery of most corals is doubtful.
    — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of doubtful
Adjective
  • Gray Interiors Named Most Controversial Home Trend Topping the list for most controversial design trends is the ever-debatable millennial gray.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Plain Glossy White and Round Plates This is highly debatable even among our experts.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of debatable
Adjective
  • Not only did the limited library cards and shirts go fast, the whole rotunda reached legal capacity in just 20 minutes post-doors open time.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • But revenue coming in at double the projections is not disputable and cannot happen if the tax base runs away.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Definition of disputable

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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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