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 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

Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor hasn’t commented on the files at issue here.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those tariffs—including others threatened under IEEPA, representing about $130 billion in revenue—are at issue in the Supreme Court ruling investors have been awaiting.

From Barron's

At issue is the high court’s ruling in Massachusetts v.

From The Wall Street Journal

“More factual development is necessary and it may be that the only government action at issue is termination of grants for which I have no jurisdiction to review,” Shah wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

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