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Recent Examples of iffy
The box-office prospects for this outside New York City are iffy, however.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
His greatest leap might be as a blocker, after an iffy showing on run-blocking reps as a rookie.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Okay, so the naming might be a bit ‘iffy,’ but jokes aside, that is a ridiculous amount of power.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Many sports injuries come from iffy form when landing.
—Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
His greatest leap might be as a blocker, after an iffy showing on run-blocking reps as a rookie.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Okay, so the naming might be a bit ‘iffy,’ but jokes aside, that is a ridiculous amount of power.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Many sports injuries come from iffy form when landing.
—Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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Of all the questionable advice pinging around social media platforms, this one really stinks—literally.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers said initially that Mack was questionable to return due to an elbow injury, but was downgraded to out after he was seen on the sideline with his pads off and his arm in a sling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This readily available and inexpensive treatment could change health outcomes for a significant number of cancer survivors who have problematic gene variants.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
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France, where L’Affaire Dreyfus divided the country for years beginning in 1894, has its own problematic history.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a world that is polarized, volatile, uncertain, complex and shifting all the time, your leadership can offer a beacon of both continuity and hope.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That leaves uncertain whether the threats might actually lead to new tariffs or a ban on Russian oil purchases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Framber Valdez and Cristian Javier have been shaky over the last two months.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The riders who stagger off of Stardust Racers have wide, shaky smiles.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They were initially listed as doubtful.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whether these demands alone will solve Nepal’s problems is doubtful.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether their intentions are praiseworthy is debatable.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The game's overall quality is debatable; what isn't is its profound impact on pro football.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Labor experts believe that the limited enforcement is largely due to limited resources.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, limited number of shows for the film did not help its cause at the box office.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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