Problematic

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Difficult to solve or deal with; presenting a problem or challenge.

Example Sentences

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

His problematic behavior made teamwork very difficult.

Synonyms

troublesome, difficult, challenging, questionable, awkward, vexing

Entry 1

troublesome, difficult, challenging, questionable

Entry 2

troublesome, difficult, challenging, awkward, vexing

Antonyms

unproblematic, easy, simple, straightforward

Entry 1

unproblematic, easy, simple, straightforward

Entry 2

easy, straightforward, simple

Collocations

problematic situation, problematic behavior, highly problematic, potentially problematic, problematic issue, problematic area

Entry 1

problematic situation, problematic behavior, highly problematic, potentially problematic

Entry 2

problematic situation, problematic issue, problematic behavior, problematic area