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Definitions

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 peptides in question were banned for use in compounding pharmacies back in 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“That said, industry feedback suggests that, at present, 2H industry growth rates in these markets are not stellar, throwing in question CSL’s ‘strong 2H ambition’,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

"I don't think that's in question really; that I can be really effective later on in games, whether you're holding on to a lead or trying to chase a game."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Bas ordered that the book in question be passed to him, and when it was, he flipped to the back page, took out a pencil and started writing on it.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse