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in question

ADJECTIVE
clouded
Synonyms
STRONG
concerned troubled
WEAK
borderline chancy dubious dubitable equivocal in doubt inconclusive indecisive indeterminate questionable uncertain unclear unknown unsure vague
Antonyms
STRONG
untroubled
ADJECTIVE
dubitable
Synonyms
WEAK
borderline chancy clouded doubtable dubious equivocal iffy in doubt inconclusive indecisive indeterminate questionable shady suspicious uncertain unclear unsure
ADJECTIVE
fallible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
faulty frail imperfect untrustworthy
WEAK
careless deceptive errable errant erring heedless human ignorant liable mortal questionable uncertain unreliable weak
Antonyms
STRONGEST
perfect strong
WEAK
certain correct definite infallible reliable sure unerring
ADJECTIVE
open
Synonyms
STRONG
moot unsettled
WEAK
ambiguous arguable controversial debatable doubtful dubious dubitable equivocal indecisive problematic questionable uncertain unresolved up for discussion up in the air yet to be decided
Antonyms
STRONG
decided definite
WEAK
ambiguous blocked certain closed deceitful deceptive dishonest fastened inaccessible locked lying obstructed shifty shut subjective sure unavailable unclear vague
ADJECTIVE
problematical
Synonyms
WEAK
at issue borderline chancy clear as dishwater clouded cryptic doubtful dubious dubitable enigmatic enigmatical equivocal in doubt inconclusive indecisive indefinite indeterminate inexplicit muddy obscure opaque problematic puzzling questionable tenebrous uncertain unclear unintelligible unsure vague

Example Sentences

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The students in question are studying for a four-year BSc in acupuncture, which as well as weekend teaching includes 25 days of hands-on experience in a clinic each year.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The activity in question will come from the sculpture being directly alongside the building’s main cafe, with outdoor tables flanking the fountain’s edge, and just a stone’s throw from the W.M.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The text in question has been diluted in recent days in the hope of avoiding rejection.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The person in question had no alibi for the night of the murder and had failed two polygraph tests, according to police records.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Fitzsimmons walked the colt in question out of his stall.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand