problematic
of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable: We've discussed the problematic benefits of the treatment.
involving or presenting a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve: She faces a problematic decision.
tending or likely to elicit objections or disapproval; offensive: My ex-boyfriend's political opinions were often embarrassingly problematic.We've all had to deal with problematic relatives during the holidays.
Origin of problematic
1- Often prob·lem·at·i·cal [prob-luh-mat-i-kuhl] /ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪ kəl/ .
Other words for problematic
Other words from problematic
- prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly, adverb
- non·prob·lem·at·ic, adjective
- non·prob·lem·at·i·cal, adjective
- non·prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly, adverb
- qua·si-prob·lem·at·ic, adjective
- un·prob·lem·at·ic, adjective
- un·prob·lem·at·i·cal, adjective
- un·prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby problematic
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How to use problematic in a sentence
That’s problematic, because it limits the scope of who could be reached and the scale at which it could have impact.
Can Billionaires Really Save Us from Climate Disaster? | Heather Hansman | February 12, 2021 | Outside OnlineThat Republicans are much less likely to express concern about how the virus manifests in other problematic ways.
What you’re saying when you say that covering the coronavirus is partisan | Philip Bump | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostRight now, though, in the context of uncontrolled spread of Covid-19, even a reduced risk of transmission could still lead to problematic levels of new infection.
Covid-19 vaccines are great — but you still need to wear a mask for now | Umair Irfan | February 9, 2021 | VoxGiven temperatures settling near 30 overnight, even a little rain could be problematic if it freezes on contact.
PM Update: Patchy, light freezing rain is a risk late tonight into early Tuesday | Ian Livingston | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostThat’s why, to Pekar, “Sundays With Love” is more problematic than more secular teachers — so long as they don’t use too many swear words during the ride, she said in an interview.
Peloton makes toning your glutes feel spiritual. But should Jesus be part of the experience? | Michelle Boorstein | February 5, 2021 | Washington Post
But in the Digital Age, we're at risk of a new type of hoarding that is equally problematic.
But concern about the lake is fuelling hostilities that could prove problematic for the government and investors.
China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution | Nina Lakhani | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo be clear, unilateral Democratic control is just as problematic as the reverse.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary | Nancy Kaffer | November 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, in cases like Iraq and Syria, that can be problematic.
In his mind, this is only as problematic as the decrease in international support that it may cause.
The WHO’s Big Asterisk on Liberia’s Ebola Case Decrease | Abby Haglage | October 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir labour and hard-earned money were risked when the return was still problematic.
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) | C. H. ThomasOr would he not take it without rendering such problematic service?
Thought must be reserved for the new, the precarious, the problematic.
How We Think | John DeweyThe adjoining state of Tennessee was represented in the Senate by one of the most problematic characters in American history.
Marse Henry (Vol. 1) | Henry WattersonAnd still Gavan managed double duty during the last weeks of the fateful old year and the early days of the problematic new.
The Messenger | Elizabeth Robins
British Dictionary definitions for problematic
problematical
/ (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk) /
having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable
logic obsolete (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold: Compare apodeictic (def. 2), assertoric
Derived forms of problematic
- problematically, adverb
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