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Iffy

usgb/ˈɪfi/Volume
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Reliability Concerns

Use 'iffy' to express skepticism about how dependable someone or something is.

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The car has been making strange noises; it's looking a bit iffy.
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Plan Flexibility

Suggesting that plans could change due to uncertainty? 'Iffy' is your word.

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The trip is iffy—it all depends on the funding approval.
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Informal Context

'Iffy' is casual; use it in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.

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I'm iffy about seeing that movie; it's gotten mixed reviews.
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