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problematic

prob·lem·at·ic [ pròbblə máttik ] or prob·lem·at·i·cal [ pròbblə máttik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. difficult: involving difficulties or problems

2. uncertain: unsettled or posing an uncertain outcome



noun 
Definition:
 
something problematic: a matter or issue that is problematic


prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly adverb
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