problematic
ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk
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Definition of problematic - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
causing troublecausing problems or difficulties
  • The problematic engine caused frequent delays..
troublesome vexing
2.
ethicscontributing to discrimination or bias
  • The advertisement was criticized for its problematic content.
biased prejudiced
3.
logicTECH.affirming the possibility of a predicate in logicTECH.
  • The statement is problematic in logical terms.
debatable doubtful questionable
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Origin of problematic

Greek, problēma (a task)

Terms with problematic included in their meaning

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danger
moving from safety to a problematic situation
get in trouble
get into a difficult or problematic situation
evaluation
too problematic to be worthwhile
difficulty
become very unpleasant or problematic
riskyadj.
problematic
likely to cause problems or difficulties
deception
deceived or tricked into a problematic situation
resolution
resolve a problematic situation
worsen
become worse or problematic

Examples of problematic in a sentence

  • The software update was problematic for many users.
  • The book's themes were considered problematic by many readers.
  • His remarks were deemed problematic in the meeting.
  • His argument was problematic in the debate.
  • The theory remains problematic in philosophical discussions.

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  1. French:problématique, préjudiciable, ...
  2. German:problematisch, fraglich, ...
  3. Italian:problematico, ...
  4. Spanish:conflictivo, controvertido, ...
  5. Portuguese:complicado, questionável, ...
  6. Chinese:成问题的, 引起争议的, ...
  7. Japanese:問題のある, 差別的な, ...
  8. Arabic:إشكالي, مُشْكِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּעָיָתִי, בְּעָיָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:проблемный, проблематичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проблемний, проблематичний, ...
  12. Hindi:समस्याजनक, भेदभावपूर्ण, ...
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