Cool MateMeaning of Problematic
difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful
In simple words: something that causes issues or trouble
Problematic in a sentence
- The situation is more problematic than we first thought.
- Which are the most problematic countries in the world for journalists?
How to use Problematic
Use 'problematic' to describe situations, behaviors, or issues that create difficulties. It's appropriate in both written and spoken language but may seem overly formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'problem' and add 'atic' like a dramatic story causing trouble.
Related words
Collocations with Problematic
- problematic situation
- problematic behavior
- problematic issue
- inherently problematic
- become problematic
Synonyms for Problematic
- troublesome
- difficult
- challenging
- awkward
- concerning
Common mistakes with Problematic
- Used incorrectly as a noun, e.g. 'a problematic.'
- Confused with 'problem' as a direct substitute.
- Mispronounced, omitting the second 'o'.
Problematic appears in
Problematic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إشكالي
شيء يسبب مشاكل أو متاعب
- Bengaliবাংলা
সমস্যাযুক্ত
এমন কিছু যা সমস্যা বা অসুবিধা তৈরি করে
- GermanDeutsch
problematisch
etwas, das Probleme oder Schwierigkeiten verursacht
- SpanishEspañol
Problemático
algo que causa problemas o líos
- Persianفارسی
مشکلساز
چیزی که باعث مسائل یا دردسر میشود
- FrenchFrançais
Problématique
quelque chose qui cause des problèmes ou des soucis
- Hindiहिन्दी
समस्याजनक
ऐसी चीज़ जिससे दिक्कत या परेशानी हो
- ItalianItaliano
Problematico
qualcosa che causa problemi o guai
- PortuguesePortuguês
Problemático
algo que causa problemas ou confusão
- RussianРусский
Проблематичный
что-то, что вызывает проблемы или неприятности
- Urduاردو
مسئلہ طلب، مشکل
کوئی ایسی چیز جو مسائل یا پریشانی کا باعث بنے
- Chinese中文
有问题
会引起麻烦或问题的事物
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Frequently asked questions about Problematic
What does Problematic mean?
something that causes issues or trouble
What is the definition of Problematic?
difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful
How do you use Problematic in a sentence?
The situation is more problematic than we first thought.
Can you give another example of Problematic?
Which are the most problematic countries in the world for journalists?
What are synonyms for Problematic?
Common alternatives include troublesome, difficult, challenging, awkward, concerning.
What is the opposite of Problematic?
Opposite meanings include simple, easy, uncomplicated.
What words go with Problematic?
It commonly pairs with problematic situation, problematic behavior, problematic issue, inherently problematic, become problematic.
What are common mistakes when using Problematic?
Used incorrectly as a noun, e.g. 'a problematic.' Confused with 'problem' as a direct substitute. Mispronounced, omitting the second 'o'.
How do you pronounce Problematic?
US: /["/ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/","/ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/","/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Problematic?
Use 'problematic' to describe situations, behaviors, or issues that create difficulties. It's appropriate in both written and spoken language but may seem overly formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Problematic?
"Problematic" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.