This is the 7149th most frequent Dutch word.
bedenkelijke
"Questionable" or "dubious."
Here, 'bedenkelijk' is used as an adjective describing the situation, indicating that it causes concern or requires reflection due to potentially negative implications.
De situatie waarin de kinderen zich bevonden, was bedenkelijk.
The situation in which the children found themselves was worrying.
In this sentence, 'bedenkelijke' describes the look as one expressing doubt or skepticism towards what was said or presented.
Ze gaf me een bedenkelijke blik toen ik mijn idee presenteerde.
She gave me a dubious look when I presented my idea.
The adjective 'bedenkelijke' characterizes the behavior as being questionable or potentially problematic, suggesting it might warrant scrutiny or doubt.