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sophisticated issue

/sɒfɪsˈtiːkeɪtɪd ˈɪʃuː/ /sɒfɪsˈtiːkeɪtɪd ˈɪsjuː/ · sof·ti·ca·tied is·sue
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026