I. ˌprä-blə-ˈma-tik adjective
also prob·lem·at·i·cal -ti-kəl
Date: 1609
1.
a. : posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
b. : not definite or settled : uncertain
their future remains problematic
c. : open to question or debate : questionable
2. : expressing or supporting a possibility
Synonyms: see doubtful
• prob·lem·at·i·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1957
: something that is problematic : a problematic aspect or concern