adjective
- causing problems or difficulties; questionable or uncertain
Usage: somewhat formal; less common than ‘problematic’
Examples
- The new policy changes are highly problematical for small businesses.
- His attendance record has been problematical all semester.
- The merger raised several problematical issues about job security.
- The evidence presented in court was problematical at best.
- Finding funding for the project remains problematical.
- The weather conditions made the flight schedule problematical.