American English
/ˌpʰɹɑb.ləˈmæ.ɾɪk̚/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Causing difficulty or likely to cause trouble.
Practice out loudCausing difficulty or likely to cause trouble.
The new schedule is problematic for parents.
This repair could be problematic.
problematic situation · problematic approach
be problematic for + someone/something
find + something + problematic
Causing concern because it may be harmful, unfair, or offensive.
The report contains some problematic language.
Many people found his comments problematic.
In English, problematic often means more than “difficult.” It can also mean socially or morally concerning.
problematic behavior · problematic assumption
problematic + noun
be problematic because + reason