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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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Yet a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which saw the passage of about 20% of the world’s seaborne oil before the war, remains in question.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Mark Neuman, chief investment officer at Hero Asset Management, said it should be possible to discover the identities of those who placed the trades in question, and suggested the problem resulted more from lax oversight.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

With its cream-coloured, old stone buildings and blankets of bright yellow daffodils, the village appears to be an unlikely location for fly-tipping, even if the litter in question retails at more than £10 a bottle.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The man in question, hiding in Germany, was William Tyndale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

That he was the most inspiring and the best loved of all Hogwarts headmasters cannot be in question.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.