problematic

intermediateB2

/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/ · prob-le-mat-ic

Causing or presenting difficulties or problems.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Causing or presenting difficulties or problems.

مشکلات یا مسائل پیش کرنے والا۔

مسئلہ دار

masla daar

Synonyms

troublesomedifficultchallengingمشکلپریشان کنچیلنجنگ

Antonyms

simpleeasyunproblematicآسانسادہبغیر مسئلہ

Common Collocations

  • problematic situation
  • problematic behavior
  • problematic issues

Example Sentences

This change in policy is seen as problematic by many stakeholders.

اس پالیسی میں تبدیلی کو بہت سے سٹیک ہولڈرز کے ذریعہ مسئلہ دار سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Is policy mein tabdeeli ko bohat se stakeholders ke zariye masla daar samjha jata hai.

The project faced several problematic challenges that delayed its completion.

پراجیکٹ نے کئی مسئلہ دار چیلنجوں کا سامنا کیا جو اس کی تکمیل میں تاخیر کا باعث بنے۔

Project ne kai masla daar challenges ka samna kiya jo is ki takmeel mein takheer ka bais bane.

Dealing with problematic issues requires careful planning and consideration.

مسائل خیز امور کا سامنا کرنے کے لئے محتاط منصوبہ بندی اور غور و فکر کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Masaail khaiz umoor ka samna karne ke liye muhataat mansooba bandi aur ghor-o-fikar ki zaroorat hoti hai.

Easily Confused With

problematic:May cause difficulties vs. straightforward or simple.

Word Family

problem
nounمسئلہ
solve
verbحل کرنا
solution
nounحل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'problem' in 'problematic' to remember it relates to difficulties.

Picture a road with many obstacles that represents a problematic situation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "problematicus" — concerning a problem

First known use: 19th century

The term has evolved from the Greek word 'problema', which means 'a question put forth'. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century to refer to situations that pose difficulties.