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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
open to doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous dubious moot precarious puzzling questionable tricky uncertain unsettled
WEAK
arguable chancy debatable disputable doubtful dubitable enigmatic iffy indecisive open problematical suspect up for grabs
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite proven sure undoubted
WEAK
fixable settled solvable

Example Sentences

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“If it’s longer term, I think it’s more problematic for sure,” Link said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Others don’t view their weight as problematic enough to warrant an injection, but might find a pill more palatable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Dangerously, it takes car smashes for the problematic side of the former world number one's life to be revealed.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Now, Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica have obtained documents that reveal the role Dundon played in pushing some of the key company practices that regulators later presented as problematic.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Other board games, such as Trouble and Sorry, were also problematic: If a touch of bad luck stymied his plans, he became angry and would abandon the game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady