Problematic Definition

problematic
adjective
  1. open to doubt or debate; "If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic"
  2. making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe; "a baffling problem"; "I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast"; "a problematic situation at home"

"Problematic" in song lyrics

See how problematic is used in real songs:

  • "And that combination right there is problematic"
    Brother Ali — They're Finished
  • "Yeah, problematic, I'm so problematic"
    Yelawolf — Everything I Love the Most

Usage tips for "problematic"

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