entangled issue
/ɛnˈtæŋɡld ˈɪʃuː/ · en.tan.gled.ish.u
noun
- A complex problem or situation that has become complicated and difficult to resolve. The politician struggled to address the entangled issue of economic inequality and social justice.
- A situation where multiple factors or variables are interconnected and difficult to separate or analyze. The researchers encountered an entangled issue in their study of the ecosystem, where the effects of climate change were intertwined with the impact of human activity.
Synonyms
complicated issuecomplex problemtangled situationknotty issueintractable problemdelicate situationsensitive issuedifficult situation
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'entangled issue' is often used in academic and professional settings to describe complex problems that require nuanced and multi-faceted solutions.