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debated question

[/dɪˈbeɪtɪd ˈkwɛstʃən/]
nounpl: debated questions
questão controvertida
1. A topic or issue that is actively disputed or discussed with differing opinions; a matter where consensus has not been reached
Whether social media has a positive or negative impact on mental health remains a debated question among researchers.
Se as redes sociais têm um impacto positivo ou negativo na saúde mental continua sendo uma questão controvertida entre pesquisadores.
2. A subject that has been formally discussed or argued in a debate or discussion forum
Climate change is a highly debated question in political circles.
A mudança climática é uma questão altamente debatida nos círculos políticos.
Synonyms
contested issuedisputed mattercontentious subjectcontroversial topicmoot point
Antonyms
settled matterestablished factagreed-upon issueconsensus topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão controvertida
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
questão em debate
alternative phrasing emphasizing ongoing discussion
Portugal
questão em disputa
common European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a point of contention
up for debate
a bone of contention
at issue
in question
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