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problematic
[ prob-luh-mat-ik ]
adjective
We've discussed the problematic benefits of the treatment.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- 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: 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
- having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable
- obsolete.logic (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold Compare apodeictic assertoric
Derived Forms
- ˌDzˈپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz····· adverb
- ԴDz·Dz··· adjective
- ԴDz·Dz···· adjective
- non·Dz····· adverb
- ܲ·-Dz··· adjective
- ܲ·Dz··· adjective
- ܲ·Dz···· adjective
- un·Dz····· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of problematic1
Example Sentences
"I think this issue becomes problematic when you have to ask for their consent," he said.
As tight as a well thought-out jam-session,”Dead Outlaw” also recalls “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,” the Michael Friedman-Alex Timbers musical that created a satiric historical rock show around a most problematic president.
Asked if she agreed with the court's ruling, she said: "No, I don't agree with it and I think it is extremely problematic."
This is particularly problematic because by the age of three, a child's brain has grown to 80% of its adult size.
Ackman’s comments, made on X on April 6, highlighted Cantor Fitzgerald’s longstanding role as a major player in the bond market and pointed to the firm’s indirect and direct positions in fixed income as problematic.
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