open question

NOUN

undecided issue

Synonyms

WEAK

anybody's guess loose end question rhetorical question toss of a coin

Example Sentences

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The depth of the scarring from this conflict, on gas supply, and on control of one of the world's key economic arteries, remains an open question.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“But there’s an open question as to how much more productivity growth we’ll get in the coming years,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Whether bypassing the news media will actually benefit tech's cause remains an open question.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Explaining this discrepancy is now an important open question for researchers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

It’s an open question as to what hyenas won't eat.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel