sophisticated issue
/sɒfɪsˈtiːkeɪtɪd ˈɪʃuː/ /sɒfɪsˈtiːkeɪtɪd ˈɪsjuː/ · sof·ti·ca·tied is·sue
noun
- A complex, intricate problem or situation that requires careful consideration and analysis. The team spent hours discussing the sophisticated issue of climate change and its impact on global economies.
- A delicate or sensitive matter that requires tact and diplomacy to resolve. The diplomat had to navigate the sophisticated issue of cultural differences between the two nations to secure a peace treaty.
Synonyms
complex issuedelicate matterintricate problemnuanced situationsensitive topiccomplicated affairdifficult question
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'sophisticated issue' is often used in diplomatic and business contexts to describe complex, high-stakes problems that require careful negotiation and strategic thinking.