kétséges

Kétséges is a Hungarian adjective meaning doubtful, questionable, or uncertain about the truth or reliability of something. It is formed from the noun kétség, "doubt," with the adjectival suffix -es, conveying that a statement, plan, or situation invites doubt.

In use, kétséges describes appearances or judgments that are not presently supported by sufficient evidence or certainty. It can modify statements ("kétséges, hogy ez így van" – "it is doubtful that this is so"), plans, or outcomes. The tone can be neutral to mildly cautious; stronger or more alarmed perceptions are often expressed with synonyms such as bizonytalan or kényes.

Common collocations include kétséges lehet (it may be doubtful), kétségesnek tűnik (it seems doubtful), and kétséges a megbízhatósága (its reliability is doubtful). The word contrasts with szó szerint "fényes" certainty; it emphasizes a lack of conclusive proof rather than multiple interpretations, as with kétértelműség (ambiguity).

Etymology: kétséges from kétség "doubt" plus -es, forming an adjective. It is standard in formal and everyday Hungarian, suitable for both written and spoken language.

See also: kétség, bizonytalanság, kétértelműség.

Example: A terv kétségesnek tűnik. The plan seems doubtful. Egyik állítás kétséges, mert nincs elegendő bizonyíték. One statement is doubtful because there is insufficient evidence.