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non-controversial issue

/ˌnɒn kənˈtrɒvɜːʃəl ˈɪʃuː/
a topic that is widely accepted and not debated

The budget for school supplies is a non-controversial issue in this district.

This means the budget is generally agreed upon without much debate.


general

a topic or subject that is widely accepted and does not provoke disagreement or debate

Basic human rights are often considered non-controversial issues in modern societies.

This means most people agree on the importance of human rights without much argument.

The need for clean drinking water is a non-controversial issue globally.

This means nearly everyone agrees that clean water is essential, with little opposition.

This phrase is often used in political, social, or educational contexts to describe topics that are broadly accepted.

Collocations

universally acceptedwidely agreed upon without debatebroad consensusgeneral agreement on a topic

Synonyms

uncontested topicnon-debatable subjectwidely accepted issue

Antonyms

controversial issuedebated topicdisputed subject

Related Phrases

non-debatablephrase
a topic that is not open to debate
universal agreementphrase
a situation where everyone agrees

Pro Tip

Context Matters

This phrase is often used in formal or academic settings to emphasize broad agreement on a topic.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful, overusing this phrase can make your writing sound repetitive. Vary your language with synonyms like 'uncontested topic' or 'widely accepted issue'.

Word Origin

The term 'non-controversial' is formed by the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') and 'controversial' (meaning 'debatable'). When combined with 'issue,' it describes a topic that is not subject to debate.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal or academic settings to emphasize that a particular topic is not likely to cause disagreement. It can also be used in political or social discussions to highlight areas of broad agreement.

Word Breakdown

non-
not
prefix
+
controversial
debatable or disputed
root
+
issue
a topic or subject
root
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