in question

Idioms  

1. Under consideration, referring to the subject being discussed, as in No new facts have been discovered about the period in question. Shakespeare used this idiom in Cymbeline (1:1): “His father ... had, besides the gentleman in question, two other sons.” [c. 1600] Also see call in question.

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Example Sentences

Anthropic’s advantage among enterprise users provides a clearer path to profitability, he says, adding that Open AI’s profitability remains in question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

"ZDF issued the declaration and removed the passage in question from the introduction," a spokesperson for the broadcaster said.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The songs in question span genres, decades and continents, and include new artists, unsung heroes and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Ross has been entrusted to judge others’ veracity, yet her own candor is in question.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

A half mile away, the man in question rubbed his eyes with infinite weariness, yet still he didn’t close them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Related Words

• faulty
• frail
• imperfect
• untrustworthy