<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable: We've discussed the problematic benefits of the treatment.</li><li>Synonyms: ambiguous, dubious, unsettled, indeterminate, unsure.</li><li>involving or presenting a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve: She faces a problematic decision.</li><li>tending or likely to elicit objections or disapproval; offensive: We've all had to deal with problematic relatives during the holidays.</li><li>My ex-boyfriend's political opinions were often embarrassingly problematic.</li></ul>