fragwürdig
Translation
questionable, dubious, doubtful, shady
Examples
Seine Methoden sind fragwürdig.
His methods are questionable.
Das ist ein fragwürdiger Deal.
That is a dubious deal.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is questionable Something is questionable. His statement is questionable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zweifelhaft, bedenklich; Antonyms: unzweifelhaft, eindeutig
Etymology
Composed of 'Frage' (question) and '-würdig' (worthy). It literally means 'worthy of being questioned'.
Memory Tips
Picture a situation that makes you raise a 'Frage' (question) because its worthiness ('-würdig') is in doubt.