英语词汇“iffy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	iffy
释义	Trends of iffy View usage for: iffy (ɪfi) 1. adjective If you say that something is iffy, you mean that it is not very good in some way. [informal] If your next record's a bit iffy, you're forgotten. He was from an iffy neighborhood. Synonyms: inferior, inadequate, unacceptable, imperfect More Synonyms of iffy 2. adjective If something is iffy, it is uncertain. [informal] His political future has looked iffy for most of this year. More Synonyms of iffy iffy in British English (ˈɪfɪ) adjectiveWord forms: iffier or iffiest informal uncertain or subject to contingency this scheme sounds a bit iffy Word origin C20: from if + -y1 iffy in American English (ˈɪfi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈiffier or ˈiffiest Informal not definite; containing doubtful elements; dependent upon varying conditions an iffy situation Word origin see if1 & -y3 Examples of 'iffy' in a sentence iffy She seems pretty iffy on the subject. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We all do stuff from time to time which we know is probably a bit iffy. The Sun (2012) But it might look a bit iffy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You might just feel a bit iffy with some odd chest tightness for half an hour or so. The Sun (2008) It may sound a bit iffy. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Some women's groups think this is a bit iffy. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Everyone else was a bit iffy, but you always get a chance. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Text is perfectly clear, and movies and games look stunning, despite the slightly iffy contrast. Times, Sunday Times (2013) That might work for handball, but what about the tackle that's only a bit iffy? Times, Sunday Times (2009) That looked a bit iffy, too, so we decided to retire to a sofa. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He said: 'The whole game is a bit iffy. The Sun (2009) He said: 'The dancing was a bit iffy. The Sun (2014) He said: 'Everybody was a bit iffy about it. The Sun (2013) Actually, given the iffy reviews of that film, perhaps they should stick to talking about cats. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A bit iffy at best. The Sun (2012) But like all organisations, they'll have areas that are brilliant and areas that are a bit iffy. The Sun (2013) The reality star, near left showing off her bump, gave the rapper her blessing despite his iffy track record. The Sun (2013) Accordingly, he played with the freedom of a man for whom an iffy record in England does not carry a great deal of concern. Times, Sunday Times (2011) 1 (adjective) in the sense of inferior If your next record's a bit iffy, you're forgotten. Synonyms inferior These recordings are of inferior quality. inadequate She felt quite painfully inadequate in the crisis. unacceptable imperfect second-rate another second-rate politician shoddy I'm normally quick to complain about shoddy service. substandard a policy of clearing substandard housing bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) 2 (adjective) in the sense of uncertain Definition full of uncertainty His political future is looking iffy. Synonyms uncertain Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. doubtful Why did he sound so doubtful? unpredictable Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather conditional undecided The release date for his record is still undecided. up in the air The President's trip is still very much up in the air. problematical chancy (informal) Investment is becoming a chancy business. in the lap of the gods Additional synonyms in the sense of chancy Definition uncertain or risky Investment is becoming a chancy business. Synonyms risky, dangerous, uncertain, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang), hazardous, speculative, perilous, problematical, dicey (informal, British), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) in the sense of doubtful Definition unsure or uncertain Why did he sound so doubtful? Synonyms unsure, uncertain, hesitant, suspicious, hesitating, sceptical, unsettled, tentative, wavering, unresolved, perplexed, undecided, unconvinced, vacillating, leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal), irresolute in the sense of inadequate Definition not good enough She felt quite painfully inadequate in the crisis. Synonyms incapable, incompetent, ineffective, weak, pathetic, faulty, unfitted, unfit, defective, unequal, inept, deficient, imperfect, unqualified, not up to scratch (informal), inexpert, inapt, found wanting Nearby words of iffy idyll idyllic if iffy ignis fatuus ignite ignoble Synonyms of 'iffy' iffy Explore 'iffy' in the dictionary
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