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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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What was at issue is whether the FCC is allowed to change the rules on its own.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“Where jurisdictional questions are at issue, the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives,” Selig said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

But at issue in this case are design choices about algorithms, notifications and other features that affect how people use their apps.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

One of the votes at issue was about a project in Bonin’s district that sailed through the council, with Price’s vote unimportant to the project’s outcome.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Many boys were pledged or even married in their early teens, and some, where the uniting of high-class families was at issue, to older girls.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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