adjective

problematic

Translation

problematic, difficult, doubtful

The situation is highly problematic.

His problematic behavior caused many issues.

His problematic behaviour caused many issues.

((to be problematic)) to present a difficulty The situation is highly problematic.

((a problematic sth.)) a thing that is difficult It was a problematic decision.

Synonyms: difficult, challenging, tricky, controversial; Antonyms: unproblematic, simple, straightforward

Derived from 'problem' + '-atic' (adjective-forming suffix). It means 'of the nature of a problem'.

If something is 'problematic', it is 'full of' problems. The '-atic' suffix often means 'full of' or 'related to'.