problematic
/problematic/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Open to doubt or debate; uncertain: Describes something that is not definitely settled or is questionable.
- Posing a problem; difficult to solve or deal with: Describes a situation, issue, or matter that is full of difficulties or complications.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective:
- The evidence for this historical event is problematic and debated by scholars.
- Finding a solution to the traffic congestion is a problematic task for the city council.
- His commitment to the project remains problematic; we're not sure if he will continue.
Advanced Usage
- "to be problematic": to be a source of difficulty or uncertainty.
- The new software update is problematic for older computers.
- "to find something problematic": to consider something difficult or questionable.
- Many critics find the film's portrayal of history problematic.
Variants and Related Words
- Problem (n): A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
- The main problem is a lack of funding.
- Problematically (adv): In a way that poses a problem or is questionable.
- The data is problematically incomplete.
Synonyms
- Doubtful: Feeling uncertain about something.
- Knotty: Extremely difficult or complex.
- Questionable: Doubtful as to truth or quality.
- Troublesome: Causing difficulty or annoyance.
Antonyms
- Certain: Known for sure; established beyond doubt.
- Straightforward: Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.
- Unproblematic: Not presenting a problem or difficulty.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A problematic issue: A subject or problem that is complicated and difficult to resolve.
- Climate change is a problematic issue for global leaders.
- To render something problematic: To cause something to become doubtful or difficult.
- The new evidence rendered the previous theory problematic.
Adjective
- making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
- a baffling problem
- I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast
- a problematic situation at home
- open to doubt or debate
- If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic