problematic
Posing a problem; having or suffering from problemPosing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s): Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide.
» This could prove problematic.
Das könnte sich als problematisch erweisen.
Это может оказаться проблематичным.
Meaning
4 sensesPosing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):
Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide.
problematisch
проблемати́чныйproblematíčnyj
Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt.
a problematic analysis
it portends a problematic future for the movement
problembehaftet, problematisch
проблемати́чныйproblematíčnyj
open to doubt or debate
Contributing (especially if subtly) to discrimination (such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ageism).
heikel, fatal, haarig
(dated)Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualised.
Examples
33 sentencesThis could prove problematic.
ruЭто может оказаться проблематичным.
deDas könnte sich als problematisch erweisen.
That could be problematic.
This could be problematic.
This is going to be problematic.
deDas wird problematisch.
The lack of transparency is problematic.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French problématique, from Late Latin problematicus, from Ancient GreBorrowed from Middle French problématique, from Late Latin problematicus, from Ancient Greek προβληματικός (problēmatikós), from πρόβλημα (próblēma, “outjutting, barrier, problem”), from προβάλλω (probállō, “I throw, place before”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw, place”). By surface analysis, problem + -atic.
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Forms
more problematic, most problematic| Comparative | more problematic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most problematic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
16 synonyms- open to doubt or debate:debatableproblematical
- making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe:bafflingelusiveknottyproblematicaltough
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form