nonissue

American

[non-ish-oo, -is-yoo] / nɒnˈɪʃ u, -ˈɪs ju /

noun

a matter or issue of little or no interest or importance.

Whether the candidate is a woman or a man should be a nonissue.

Etymology

Origin of nonissue

First recorded in 1960–65; non- + issue

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nonissue

That’s a nonissue for most people, according to Bill Shufelt, CEO and co-founder of Athletic Brewing, the largest dedicated nonalcoholic brewer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Or he could move on from the credit- card issue as the administration pursues its many other goals, allowing the market to assume the card situation is a nonissue.

From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026

A married heterosexual couple using it to overcome infertility has become a nonissue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

So, why would the court choose to address a constitutional nonissue that affects a miniscule fraction of taxpayers?

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2023

I just wanted my hijab to be a nonissue.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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