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questionable explanation

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: questionable explanations / explicações questionáveis
explicação questionável
1. An explanation that is doubtful, unclear, or open to doubt regarding its validity, credibility, or truthfulness
His explanation for missing the meeting was questionable at best.
Sua explicação para ter faltado à reunião era no mínimo questionável.
2. A reason or account that lacks sufficient evidence or logical support
The scientist's questionable explanation was rejected by the peer review panel.
A explicação questionável do cientista foi rejeitada pelo painel de revisão por pares.
NYC Slang
sus explanation / shady explanation
Synonyms
dubious explanationdoubtful explanationsuspicious explanationunconvincing explanationweak explanation
Antonyms
credible explanationconvincing explanationclear explanationvalid explanationreliable explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação questionável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
explicação duvidosa
Common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
explicação meio fraca
More colloquial usage
Portugal
explicação discutível
Preferred alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't hold water
full of holes
sounds fishy
raise eyebrows
call into question
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