problematic
/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ adjective C1- Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide.
- Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt. · a problematic analysis· it portends a problematic future for the movement
- Contributing (especially if subtly) to discrimination (such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ageism).
- Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualised.
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