problematic
problematic
Definition
prob·lem·atic (präb′lə mat′ik)
adjective
- having the nature of a problem; hard to solve or deal with
- not settled; yet to be determined; uncertain
Also problematical prob′·lem·at′i·cal
Etymology: Fr problématique < L problematicus < Gr problematikos < problēma (see problem) + -al
noun
an unresolved problem or inherent difficulty, as in a field of study
problematic
Synonyms
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modif.
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Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- ethically: Enhancements per se are not ethically problematic: they are unequivocally good, clearly ethical.
- inherently: The Union does not consider there to be anything inherently problematic about the event in itself.
- potentially: This, in itself, is potentially problematic in relation to ethics.
- morally: Such law is presumably animated by concern about the morally problematic nature of such actions.
- deeply: Whether the cost is worth it is a deeply problematic issue.
Preposition: for
- reason: The interpretation of Bauer's work is problematic for several reasons.
Modifies a noun
- misuser: There are approximately 250,000 350,000 problematic drug misusers in England.
- misuse: Drug use In general, problematic drug misuse in the South West is roughly in proportion to the region's share of national population.
- notion: No wonder, then, that my argument that dyslexia is a highly problematic notion was greeted by a storm of angry protest.
- nature: Such law is presumably animated by concern about the morally problematic nature of such actions.
- situation: One example of a problematic situation may suffice here.
- aspect: Getting through the reading has been the most problematic aspect of degree study.
Used with adjective complement
- prove: The control of Internet usage is proving problematic in many areas.
- remain: However, facilitating nurse mobility within the EU remains problematic.
- seem: Access from a web-site or network or intranet seems more problematic.
- become: These are a few symptoms which may indicate that your Crack or Cocaine use has become problematic.
- render: He suggests that attempts at remodeling have been rendered problematic by the pressure placed upon Unionists not to participate in the peace process.
- appear: In either case, the likelihood of professionals and family members establishing authentic partnerships on behalf of the child in question appears problematic.
Preposition: in
- respect: This claim was found to be problematic in several respects.
Browse dictionary entries near problematic
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