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problematic

Meaning

posing a challenge or requiring careful consideration.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The final exam score was problematic. Everyone thought they had studied enough, but the low grades were a challenge, requiring careful consideration of how they prepared. It made them all feel worried and unsure.

The sheer number of stray, sentient dust bunnies accumulating under the antique armchair was becoming problematic. They weren't just a mess; their organized, silent migration towards the power outlets presented a real challenge we had to think through carefully before they shorted out the entire house.

The sudden silence of the bioluminescent fungi colony was problematic. Their usual pulsing glow, a steady rhythm indicating nutrient intake, had stopped. Now, the dim chamber felt colder, the air thick with a worry for their survival.

My cat, Bartholomew, has a truly problematic obsession with stealing socks. It’s not just a mild annoyance; it’s a major challenge to keep my feet warm because he hides them in the most absurd places. Figuring out his latest sock-snatching scheme requires careful consideration, usually involving a bribe of tuna.

My pet rock, Bartholomew, has been acting strange. He's not glowing like usual, and his tiny sombrero keeps falling off. This is proving problematic; figuring out Bartholomew’s mood swings and his sombrero's structural integrity requires a lot of head-scratching. It's a real challenge.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The project deadline was fast approaching, and we realized the lack of clear communication was a problematic issue. Without everyone on the same page, finishing on time and to the right standard felt like a genuine challenge requiring careful consideration from the whole team.

The flickering lamp cast long shadows, highlighting the loose wiring. This entire setup was problematic; one wrong touch and the whole shed could go up. We needed to figure out a safe way to fix it before someone got hurt.

The sheer density of the fungal bloom coating the reactor shielding was becoming problematic. Breaching it to install the thermal regulators would be a messy, unpredictable business, requiring every ounce of our limited crew's expertise and a considerable amount of luck.

My cat's newfound passion for nighttime zoomies across my face is truly problematic. While I admire her athleticism, the resulting surprise nose boops and flying fur require careful consideration before I can even find my glasses. My sleep schedule is certainly facing a challenge.

Convincing the neighborhood squirrels to chip in for a communal nut-storage facility was proving problematic. Their territorial squabbles over acorns and general distrust of anything resembling organized foraging posed a significant challenge, requiring careful consideration of bribe levels and the strategic deployment of miniature construction helmets.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The sudden budget cuts were problematic; how were they supposed to finish the project with half the staff? It presented a serious challenge, requiring careful consideration of every remaining resource.

The ancient script, etched into crystalline shards, presented a truly problematic puzzle. Deciphering the interconnected symbols demanded intense scrutiny; one misinterpretation could unravel years of research. The sheer density of information, veiled in its alien syntax, was a significant hurdle.

The sudden increase in ambient micro-vibrations was proving problematic for the delicate sensor array. If we couldn't dampen the tremors, our ability to map the subterranean fungal network would be severely compromised, leaving us unable to identify the source of the sonic anomaly.

Figuring out how to smuggle a miniature Shetland pony onto a transatlantic flight was proving quite problematic. The tiny equine possessed an uncanny knack for emitting surprisingly resonant neighs at inopportune moments, and its penchant for nibbling on expensive upholstery presented a significant logistical hurdle.

Convincing Bartholomew the badger that his meticulously sculpted dandelion arrangements were, in fact, a deeply problematic environmental hazard for the local gnome population proved quite the undertaking. His insistence on "artistic integrity" when confronted with irate, miniature mushroom-dwellers presented a unique quandary.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The budget constraints were proving quite problematic for the project's ambitious scope. Finding funds for the essential infrastructure, let alone the innovative features, posed a significant challenge, demanding careful consideration of every expenditure.

Navigating the arcane protocols of the pre-Collapse lunar mining guild proved problematic; deciphering their antiquated lexicons and the labyrinthine bureaucracy demanded painstaking effort. Misinterpreting even a single archaic directive could lead to significant financial repercussions.

The erratic, unpredictable oscillations of the quantum entanglement apparatus presented a problematic obstacle; their very nature demanded meticulous calibration and profound contemplation before proceeding with the experimental sequence, lest the entire endeavor be invalidated.

Navigating the labyrinthine bureaucracy to acquire a permit for my pet badger's teacup poodle impersonation costume was proving to be a decidedly problematic endeavor. The sheer *esoterica* of regulations, coupled with the officials' inscrutable pronouncements, necessitated Herculean *fortitude* and an *indefatigable* spirit.

The spontaneous combustion of my meticulously curated collection of antique doorknobs presented a rather problematic situation, requiring careful consideration of proper pyrotechnics protocols. My neighbor's prize-winning, sentient petunias were also displaying an alarming proclivity for synchronised existential dread, posing a challenge to local horticultural stability.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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