Definitions

at issue

ADJECTIVE

moot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debatable problematic unresolved unsettled

STRONG

open suspect

WEAK

contestable controversial disputable dubious open to debate questionable uncertain undecided

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite settled sure

WEAK

decided proven resolved

ADJECTIVE

problematical

Synonyms

WEAK

borderline chancy clear as dishwater clouded cryptic doubtful dubious dubitable enigmatic enigmatical equivocal in doubt in question inconclusive indecisive indefinite indeterminate inexplicit muddy obscure opaque problematic puzzling questionable tenebrous uncertain unclear unintelligible unsure vague

Example Sentences

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In Kennedy, the court stood by its shortcut and upheld the 24-year prison term at issue.

From Slate

At issue: Salesforce’s Agentforce platform, which makes use of AI agents to perform various sales, service, and marketing tasks.

From Barron's

While the listings at issue were removed, the Paris court said in its ruling that their availability had caused serious damage to public order, the protection of minors, or the health and safety of potential buyers and third parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s first question was about not history or even the agency at issue in this case, but instead about how to distinguish the Federal Reserve Board from the Federal Trade Commission.

From Slate

Many hostile takeovers succeeded because the assets at issue were relatively simple.

From Los Angeles Times

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