problematic
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5.6
- adjective
- /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
- The BP oil spill looks to be Feinberg's most problematic challenge to date.
- problematic behavior
- problematic substance misuse
- problematic use
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Watch on YouTubeThe aspects of the work that I find problematic are pretty minor.
- The aspects of the work that I find problematic are pretty minor.
- Are there any things that are problematic about the text?
- False alarms can be problematic for detection systems.
- It's just a great mask if you have problematic skin, this is brilliant.
- And so that might be problematic for your spaceship.
- Often these are deeply problematic spaces.
- Also, these can be quite problematic to sharpen.
- I should talk about Hal, but Hal's problematic for some reasons.
- It's the cheese ball nature of it that is problematic and off brand.
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Parenting is described as a problematic relationship, and the mode for solving this is talking.
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If he becomes problematic, we'll deal with him.
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Are there any things that are problematic about the text?
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The snow has been problematic to say the least.
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Why is it so problematic and how do we reduce it?
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Well, I mean, it's certainly going to be very problematic for average people.
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Making assessment meaningful is problematic in the current educational climate.
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Ultimately, research supported the success of these policies in reducing problematic alcohol use and alcohol-related injury, crimes, and violence.
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First, to placate the protesters, the government might adopt some of their problematic proposals.
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Eating too much sugar can be problematic for your health over time.
Synonyms
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2.6
Hard to do or understand and needing a lot of effort
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3.9
Difficult to do because it has hidden problems
162
3.9
Probably not true or trustworthy
121
2.1
Hard to control or deal with, often not willing to help
45
3.9
Causing worry or annoyance and hard to deal with
30
5.0
Open to question or discussion
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8.1
Hard to understand or deal with
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8.1
Difficult to solve or understand, often about problems
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Etymology
Problematic comes from the common word problem, which originally comes from Greek parts pro- 'forward' and ballein 'to throw' and meant 'something put forward' or a question to solve. So, something problematic is like a difficulty 'thrown forward' into a plan or situation, which is why it means 'hard to deal with' or 'causing problems'.