problematic
gb/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪk/ us/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪk/
B2
انگریزی
~ 6200
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
B2
property
1
causing difficulty or problems
Causing problems or making something hard to do or handle.
استعمال کا انداز:
be problematic for [someone/something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use *problematic* as a noun in everyday speech (e.g. *We had many problematic*). In general English, *problematic* is an adjective (e.g. *We had many problematic situations* or simply *We had many problems*). Another confusion is using *problematic* for very simple problems where *hard*, *difficult*, or *a problem* sounds more natural.
ہم معنی الفاظ
troublesome (Emphasizes that something causes repeated or ongoing trouble; slightly more informal in tone.)
متضاد الفاظ
straightforward (Describes something that is easy to understand or deal with, without causing problems.)
لفظی تراکیب
problematic situation
|problematic issue
|highly problematic
|potentially problematic
|prove problematic
|be problematic for
موضوعات
daily life
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
مثالیں
- The new software update is proving problematic for older computers.
- Parking can be problematic in this part of the city.
- His visa status is problematic, so hiring him might be risky.
- These changes will be especially problematic for small businesses.
- A lack of data is particularly problematic when we need to make fast decisions.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The train delay was problematic for many people.
- This plan is problematic because it costs too much money.
- It will be problematic if the printer stops working today.
- Living so far from work is problematic for her.
- The weather was problematic for our trip.
adjective
C1
property
2
morally or socially troubling
Causing worry because it may hurt people or be unfair or offensive, especially in a social or moral way.
استعمال کا انداز:
a problematic [attitude/statement/term]
عام غلطی:
Learners often think *problematic* here only means *difficult*. In social and political discussions, it usually means *harmful, unfair, or offensive in some way*, not just *hard to deal with*. For example, *a problematic joke* is not mainly a joke that is hard to understand, but one that may hurt or exclude people.
ہم معنی الفاظ
offensive (Stronger and more direct; clearly hurts or upsets people, while *problematic* can suggest more subtle or structural harm.)
متضاد الفاظ
acceptable (Describes something that people find morally or socially okay, not causing serious concern.)
لفظی تراکیب
problematic behavior
|problematic content
|problematic stereotype
|deeply problematic
|socially problematic
|racially problematic
موضوعات
society
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Many viewers found the movie's portrayal of women deeply problematic.
- That term is considered problematic because of its racist history.
- The article raises some interesting ideas but its conclusions are ethically problematic.
- He apologized after people pointed out the problematic assumptions in his joke.
- Teachers discussed how to handle problematic content in classic literature.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- Some people think this joke is problematic because it hurts disabled people.
- The ad is problematic because it shows a bad stereotype.
- Her tweet was problematic, so many people complained.
- That word is problematic now; we try not to use it.
- The book has a problematic message about men and women.
adjective
formal
C1
property
3
uncertain or open to question
Not clear or sure; people can argue about it because there is not enough information or agreement.
استعمال کا انداز:
be problematic as [evidence/classification]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this formal sense with the everyday meaning *difficult*. In academic or legal texts, *problematic* often means *uncertain, doubtful, or not fully supported*, not simply *hard*.
ہم معنی الفاظ
questionable (Focuses more on doubt or suspicion; *problematic* in this sense is often neutral-formal and tied to uncertainty or unresolved issues.)
متضاد الفاظ
clear (Suggests that something is not doubtful or uncertain; it is easy to understand or agree on.)
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chronology is problematic
|dating is problematic
|classification is problematic
|documentation is problematic
|evidence is problematic
موضوعات
academia
|science
|law
|core_vocabulary
|communication
مثالیں
- The exact dating of the manuscript remains problematic.
- His role in the negotiations is still somewhat problematic, as records are incomplete.
- The attribution of this painting to Rembrandt is highly problematic.
- Given the limited sample size, the study's conclusions are problematic.
- The legal status of these documents is problematic under current international law.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The true number of cases is problematic because we lack data.
- The author says the date of the letter is problematic.
- This theory is interesting, but the evidence is problematic.
- The result is problematic, so we must test it again.
- The name of the writer is problematic; we are not sure who it was.
اسم
technical
C2
entity
4
set of related theoretical problems
In academic writing, a group of connected problems or ideas that people study and argue about.
استعمال کا انداز:
the problematic of [topic]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes assume the noun *problematic* is common in everyday English because they see it in academic texts. Outside specialized writing, speakers usually say *problem*, *set of problems*, or *problem area* instead of *problematic* as a noun.
ہم معنی الفاظ
problem area (Less technical and more general; *problematic* as a noun is strongly tied to academic and theoretical discussion.)
متضاد الفاظ
solution (Represents a resolved answer, while a *problematic* is an open set of problems and questions.)
لفظی تراکیب
the problematic of representation
|theoretical problematic
|central problematic
|Marxist problematic
|political problematic
موضوعات
academia
|philosophy
|education
مثالیں
- The book explores the problematic of representation in modern media.
- Feminist theory has transformed the traditional problematic of the family.
- This essay situates the novel within the broader colonial problematic.
- The author reframes the entire problematic of identity and difference.
- He outlines the Marxist problematic that shaped early critiques of capitalism.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The writer talks about the problematic of race in this country.
- In this class, we study the problematic of power in politics.
- The article explains the problematic of climate change in poor nations.
- He uses history to rethink the problematic of modern cities.
- The teacher said the course will look at the problematic of language and truth.
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problematic
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GB/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪk/
US/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪk/
ہجا بندی اور زور
prob - lem - at - ic (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (at)
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Adjective
- Base: problematic
Noun
- Base: problematic
- Plural: problematics
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
problematics
noun
Core family
problem
noun A2
Related words
problematically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unproblematic
adjective
Advanced or less common
problematize
verb C2
عبارات
problematic fave
1/pɹˌɑbləmˈætɪk fˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
informal
liked celebrity with troubling behavior
An internet slang term for a famous person, artist, or character you still like, even though they have done or said things that are wrong, harmful, or offensive.
مثالیں
- That director is such a problematic fave; I love his movies but hate his comments about women.
- People were debating whether the singer had become too much of a problematic fave to keep supporting.
- She wrote a blog post about how to deal with problematic faves in pop culture.