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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The righty would step into a rotation full of question marks and provide New York with consistent top-15 starting pitcher production.
—
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Exemptions may ‘limit the damage’ to consumers There are still many question marks over the looming tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Increasingly, every relationship in her life becomes a tricky question mark for Rebecca — especially the cagey John, a tempting presence who’s both charming and alarming.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Surprise: Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody, A Complete Unknown’s Timothée Chalamet, Sing Sing’s Colman Domingo, and Conclave’s Ralph Fiennes were always going to make the best-actor shortlist, but there was a question mark hanging over the final spot.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for question mark 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Exemptions may ‘limit the damage’ to consumers There are still many question marks over the looming tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
Increasingly, every relationship in her life becomes a tricky question mark for Rebecca — especially the cagey John, a tempting presence who’s both charming and alarming.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Surprise: Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody, A Complete Unknown’s Timothée Chalamet, Sing Sing’s Colman Domingo, and Conclave’s Ralph Fiennes were always going to make the best-actor shortlist, but there was a question mark hanging over the final spot.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for question mark
Articles Related to question mark
Dictionary Entries Near question mark
Cite this Entry
“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share