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Problematic

🔄 Synonyms of "Problematic"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
hardnoun(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
difficultverbHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
bafflingnounPuzzling, perplexing, bewildering.
questionableProblematic; open to doubt or challenge.
debatablenounOpen to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.
problematicalDubious or ambiguous.
knotty(figuratively) Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Problematic"

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WordDefinition
difficultHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
bafflingPuzzling, perplexing, bewildering.
hard(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
problematicalDubious or ambiguous.
questionableProblematic; open to doubt or challenge.
debatableOpen to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.
knotty(figuratively) Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult.
problemnounA difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
difficultynounThe state of being difficult, or hard to do.
predicamentnounAn unfortunate or trying position or condition.
challengingDifficult, hard to do.
precarious(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
troublenounA distressing or dangerous situation.
disruptive(business) Causing major change, as in a market.
dangerousFull of danger.
trickyHard to deal with, complicated.
cumbersomeNot easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
troublesomeCausing trouble or anxiety.
arduousNeeding or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance.
troublingdistressing, worrying

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