question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
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Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
What Now, Brittany Howard There’s no question mark in the title of Brittany Howard’s second solo album since going on hiatus from the Alabama Shakes in 2018.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
That would leave just one bullpen spot up for grabs if everyone is healthy, but Stewart is coming back from August shoulder surgery and Topa’s troublesome left knee is a big question mark.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
UConn’s defensive effort, another question mark entering the season after losing lottery picks Clingan and Castle, was overwhelming to start and forced three turnovers in the first two minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
What Now, Brittany Howard There’s no question mark in the title of Brittany Howard’s second solo album since going on hiatus from the Alabama Shakes in 2018.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
That would leave just one bullpen spot up for grabs if everyone is healthy, but Stewart is coming back from August shoulder surgery and Topa’s troublesome left knee is a big question mark.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
UConn’s defensive effort, another question mark entering the season after losing lottery picks Clingan and Castle, was overwhelming to start and forced three turnovers in the first two minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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