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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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“Focus on those facts that are at issue in this case,” Schmit urged the jury.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Meta said it would label the video at issue within seven days.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

The perpetrators of all this, as Mrs. Heine has taken pains to point out, are no longer among us, so their culpability is not at issue.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson