- of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable: We've discussed the problematic benefits of the treatment.
- involving or presenting a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve: She faces a problematic decision.
- tending or likely to elicit objections or disapproval; offensive: My ex-boyfriend's political opinions were often embarrassingly problematic.We've all had to deal with problematic relatives during the holidays.
- having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable
- (of a proposition) asserting that a property may or may not hold
