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unexplored issue

[/ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd ˈɪʃuː/]
noun phrasepl: unexplored issues
questão inexplorada
1. A problem, topic, or matter that has not been thoroughly investigated, discussed, or examined
The environmental impact of deep-sea mining remains an unexplored issue in international policy.
O impacto ambiental da mineração em águas profundas permanece uma questão inexplorada na política internacional.
2. A subject that lacks sufficient research, analysis, or public awareness
Mental health in elderly populations is still largely an unexplored issue.
A saúde mental em populações idosas ainda é em grande parte uma questão inexplorada.
Synonyms
unexamined issueunder-researched topicoverlooked problemuntouched subjectuncharted territory
Antonyms
well-documented issuethoroughly investigated matterextensively studied topicwell-known problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão inexplorada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
assunto não explorado
Alternative phrasing in business and academic contexts
Portugal
matéria não investigada
Preferred in European Portuguese formal contexts
General Brazilian
tema pouco abordado
Colloquial alternative meaning 'little-addressed topic'

Related Idioms & Phrases

open a can of worms - introduce an unexplored issue
low-hanging fruit - contrast term for issues that are easily explored
the elephant in the room - an obvious unexplored issue
tip of the iceberg - when an unexplored issue is larger than perceived
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