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View usage for: (prɒbləmætɪk) adjectiveSomething that is problematic involves problems and difficulties. Some places are more problematic than others for solo travellers. ...the problematic business of running an economy. Synonyms: tricky, puzzling, uncertain, doubtful More Synonyms of problematic problematic in British English (ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk) or problematical adjective1. having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable 2. logic obsolete (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold Compare apodeictic (sense 2), assertoric Derived forms problematically (ˌproblemˈatically) adverb problematic in American English (ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk) adjective1. having the nature of a problem; hard to solve or deal with 2. not settled; yet to be determined; uncertain : Also ˌproblemˈatical noun3. an unresolved problem or inherent difficulty, as in a field of study SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdoubtful Derived forms problematically (ˌproblemˈatically) adverb Word origin Fr problématique < L problematicus < Gr problematikos < problēma (see problem) + -al Examples of 'problematic' in a sentenceproblematic In other languagesproblematic British English: problematic ADJECTIVE Something that is problematic involves problems and difficulties. Some places are more problematic than others for women travelling alone. - American English: problematic
- Brazilian Portuguese: problemático
- Chinese: 有问题的
- European Spanish: problemático
- French: problématique
- German: problematisch
- Italian: problematico
- Japanese: 問題がある
- Korean: 문제가 있는
- European Portuguese: problemático
- Latin American Spanish: problemático
Definition difficult to solve or deal with the problematic business of running an economy Synonyms problematical open to doubt Opposites clear , certain , settled , definite , indisputable , unquestionable , beyond question , undebatable Additional synonymsDefinition uncertain or risky Investment is becoming a chancy business. Synonyms risky, dangerous, uncertain, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang), hazardous, speculative, perilous, problematical, dicey (informal, British), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition not absolutely certain It is debatable whether or not they were ever properly compensated. Synonyms doubtful, uncertain, dubious, controversial, unsettled, questionable, undecided, borderline, in dispute, moot, arguable, iffy (informal), open to question, disputableDefinition unlikely or improbable It seemed doubtful that he would move at all. Synonyms unlikely, unclear, dubious, unsettled, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), questionable, ambiguous, improbable, indefinite, unconfirmed, inconclusive, debatable, indeterminate, iffy (informal), equivocal, inexactAdditional synonymsDefinition unsure or undecided My parents were a bit dubious about it all. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, suspicious, hesitating, doubtful, sceptical, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, unconvinced, iffy (informal), leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal) She starred in one of Welles's most enigmatic films. Synonyms mysterious, puzzling, obscure, baffling, ambiguous, perplexing, incomprehensible, mystifying, inexplicable, unintelligible, paradoxical, cryptic, inscrutable, unfathomable, indecipherable, recondite, Delphic, oracular, sphinxlike Definition subject or open to debate How long he'll be able to do so is a moot point. Synonyms debatable, open, controversial, doubtful, unsettled, unresolved, undecided, at issue, arguable, open to debate, contestable, disputableHis letter poses a number of puzzling questions. Synonyms perplexing, baffling, bewildering, hard, involved, misleading, unclear, ambiguous, enigmatic, incomprehensible, mystifying, inexplicable, unaccountable, knotty, unfathomable, labyrinthine, full of surprises, abstruse, beyond you, oracularDefinition of disputable value or authority The film is a comedy in highly questionable taste. Synonyms dubious, suspect, doubtful, controversial, uncertain, suspicious, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), unreliable, shady (informal), debatable, unproven, fishy (informal), moot, arguable, iffy (informal), equivocal, problematical, disputable, controvertible, dubitable, shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition not to be depended upon Students all over the country are facing an uncertain future. Synonyms doubtful, undetermined, unpredictable, insecure, questionable, ambiguous, unreliable, precarious, indefinite, indeterminate, incalculable, iffy (informal), changeable, indistinct, chancy (informal), unforeseeable, unsettled, unresolved, in the balance, unconfirmed, up in the air, unfixed, conjectural, sketchy (informal) Definition (of an argument or dispute) not resolved They were in the process of resolving all the unsettled issues. Synonyms unresolved, undecided, undetermined, open, doubtful, debatable, up in the air, moot |