problematic

[US]/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
[UK]/ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. posing a problem or difficulty; questionable; obscure
adv. in a problematic manner; questionably

Example Sentences

the situation was problematic for teachers.

a problematic situation in the home.

the problematics of artificial intelligence.

This is especially problematic when the team thinks you're an erratic, egomaniacal nutcase with little or no real world chops.

Taxus L. is a problematic genus, not only its species are discouragingly similar, but also its family circumscription are still doubtful.

This paper briefly describes the problematic metastability in the asynchronous designs and presents a regular solution——synchronizer.

Real-world Examples

What's problematic to one isn't problematic to another.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

Some officials say wooden boardwalks are problematic.

Source: NPR News December 2012 Compilation

Not all houseplants are problematic, of course.

Source: VOA Special English Health

By itself, obsession is not inherently problematic.

Source: Science in Life

She thinks the gang storyline could be problematic.

Source: VOA Special English: World

That could prove problematic, said student Ciara Miller.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Toothpaste tubes are also problematic because they can't be recycled.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2018

This is problematic on many levels.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

This cycle may be particularly problematic with social media.

Source: VOA Special March 2016 Collection

The hot weather, she said, " has been very problematic."

Source: VOA Special English: World

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