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Iffy

usgb/ˈɪfi/Volume
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Reliability ConcernsPlay
Use 'iffy' to express skepticism about how dependable someone or something is. SlideThe car has been making strange noises; it's looking a bit iffy.
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Plan FlexibilityPlay
Suggesting that plans could change due to uncertainty? 'Iffy' is your word. SlideThe trip is iffy—it all depends on the funding approval.
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Informal ContextPlay
'Iffy' is casual; use it in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. SlideI'm iffy about seeing that movie; it's gotten mixed reviews.