iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈi-fē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy proposition

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun

Examples of iffy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making this selection even more iffy is the health of wide receiver DJ Moore and running back D’Andre Swift, among others. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024

Though fans have been iffy about the new host, Seacrest has proved to be a boon for the show's ratings. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Anyone else doing that on set would have been a bit … iffy. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024

There’s only so much that Apple can physically do to improve the iPhone’s camera or adjust its screen size, and software updates that many consumers already feel iffy about are likely a harder sell. —Andrew Torgan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

if entry 1

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

iffy

adjective

if·​fy ˈif-ē 

1

: having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions

an iffy situation

2

: of inconsistent or unreliable quality

iffiness noun