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problematic

Often Dz····

[prob-luh-mat-ik]

adjective

  1. of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.

    We've discussed the problematic benefits of the treatment.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. involving or presenting a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve.

    She faces a problematic decision.

  3. tending or likely to elicit objections or disapproval; offensive: We've all had to deal with problematic relatives during the holidays.

    My ex-boyfriend's political opinions were often embarrassingly problematic.

    We've all had to deal with problematic relatives during the holidays.



problematic

/ ˌɒəˈæɪ /

adjective

  1. having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable

  2. obsoletelogic (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold Compare apodeictic assertoric

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • problematically adverb
  • nonproblematic adjective
  • nonproblematical adjective
  • nonproblematically adverb
  • quasi-problematic adjective
  • unproblematic adjective
  • unproblematical adjective
  • unproblematically adverb
  • ˌDzˈپ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of problematic1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Late Latin Dzŧپܲ, from Greek Dzŧپó, equivalent to Dzŧ- (stem of óŧ ) problem + -ikos -ic
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Nudify apps are just the latest example of AI being used to create problematic content on social media platforms.

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A study published in 2020 identified nine densely populated and particularly problematic places.

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Meanwhile, course regulations said to bolster diversity in thought place professors in a confusing bind over the content they can teach and problematic ideas they must entertain in class.

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Mr Pegler, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, said his family members needing to visit different surgeries could be problematic.

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But as Lurie continued researching the neighborhood and its history, she knew she had to tell its story, even if using “The Great Gatsby” as her North Star proved problematic.

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