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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“The Supreme Court’s action changes the immediate legal landscape for school districts, but it does not resolve the broader legal questions at issue,” Zazueta said.

From Los Angeles Times

At issue are what are known as Extended Producer Responsibility laws.

From Los Angeles Times

At issue for Anthropic is the potential use of its AI tools like Claude for two purposes: "Mass domestic surveillance" and "Fully autonomous weapons."

From BBC

Kimberly Daniels, a Washington, D.C.-based customs broker at Mercantile Logistics & International Trade, said 20 of her clients are looking to get refunds of $2,200 to $7 million each in the tariffs at issue.

From The Wall Street Journal

The number of files that could be at issue will depend on how the Pentagon ultimately defines the parameters, and could range from a narrow review of sightings captured on video, to millions of claims made over four generations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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