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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Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The offensive line This group is full of flexibility, young potential and question marks.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Getty Images The New York Yankees saw a star pitcher make his return to a high-octane rotation recently, but suddenly the starting staff is a question mark.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
But many question marks remain, not least the drugs' potential impact on brain health and inflammation.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
The offensive line This group is full of flexibility, young potential and question marks.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Getty Images The New York Yankees saw a star pitcher make his return to a high-octane rotation recently, but suddenly the starting staff is a question mark.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
But many question marks remain, not least the drugs' potential impact on brain health and inflammation.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for question mark
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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