problematic🔊

Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s).

Difficult to overcome, solve, or decide.

Not settled, uncertain, of uncertain outcome; debatable, questionable, open to doubt.

(sociology) Contributing (especially if subtly) to discrimination (such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ageism).

(dated) Only affirming the possibility that a predicate be actualized.

A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.