questionably
In doubtful manner
In a manner that invites doubt or suspicion: The funds were questionably obtained.
The word signals that something may not meet standards of legitimacy, ethics, or quality: questionably sourced ingredients, questionably legal tactics.
It leaves room for ambiguity—the matter isn't settled, but concerns exist.
With uncertainty or distrust
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- shadilyIn a dishonest manner
- fishilyIn a dubious manner
- sketchilyIn incomplete fashion
dodgily · untrustworthy · shady · fishy · scheming · deceptive · underhanded · furtive
In an unconvinced way
- skepticallyWith doubt or distrust
- incredulouslyIn a doubting manner
- distrustfullyWith lack of confidence
- mistrustfullyWith lack of confidence
cynically · disbelievingly · warily · guardedly · suspiciously · askance · hesitantly · reluctantly
As is claimed
- allegedlyClaimed but unverified
- reportedlyAccording to reports
- purportedlyClaimed but unverified
- ostensiblyAppearing true but questionable
seemingly · apparently · presumably · assumedly · putatively · reputedly · nominally · theoretically
In a doubtful way
- ambiguouslyWith multiple possible meanings
- vaguelyIn unclear fashion
- indefinitelyWithout defined conclusion
- indeterminatelyIn an uncertain manner
unclearly · nebulously · hazily · obscurely · murkily · equivocally · inconclusively · tentatively
In a dubious way
- controversiallyIn debatable fashion
- contentiouslyIn argumentative fashion
- objectionablyIn a displeasing manner
- inappropriatelyIn an unsuitable manner
unethically · improperly · indelicately · insensitively · disturbingly · troublingly · offensively · tastelessly
dubiously
With uncertainty or distrust
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- shadilyIn a dishonest manner
- fishilyIn a dubious manner
sketchily · dodgily · untrustworthy · shady · fishy · scheming · deceptive · underhanded · furtive · nefarious
doubtfully
In an unconvinced way
- skepticallyWith doubt or distrust
- incredulouslyIn a doubting manner
- distrustfullyWith lack of confidence
mistrustfully · cynically · disbelievingly · warily · guardedly · suspiciously · askance · hesitantly · reluctantly · quizzically
supposedly
As is claimed
- allegedlyClaimed but unverified
- reportedlyAccording to reports
- purportedlyClaimed but unverified
ostensibly · seemingly · apparently · presumably · assumedly · putatively · reputedly · nominally · theoretically · hypothetically
uncertainly
In a doubtful way
- ambiguouslyWith multiple possible meanings
- vaguelyIn unclear fashion
- indefinitelyWithout defined conclusion
indeterminately · unclearly · nebulously · hazily · obscurely · murkily · equivocally · inconclusively · tentatively · unsettled
problematically
In a dubious way
- controversiallyIn debatable fashion
- contentiouslyIn argumentative fashion
- objectionablyIn a displeasing manner
inappropriately · unethically · improperly · indelicately · insensitively · disturbingly · troublingly · offensively · tastelessly · indecorously
questionablydefinitively
With final authority
unquestionably · indisputably · incontrovertibly · undoubtedly · without question
questionablyunimpeachably
Beyond any possible criticism
irreproachably · blamelessly · properly · legitimately · ethically