Vocabulary
Problematic
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
constituting or presenting a problem.
Urdu meaning
پریشان کن، مبہم، مشکوک
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- It must realise that it is in its own interests that all problematic elements are brought under control.
- This is a dangerous and problematic position to take, especially given the social sensitivities involved.
- It must also demonstrate that the process it uses to identify and shortlist problematic accounts and content is independent of political considerations, verifiable and legally sound.
- Despite the obviously paternalistic and racist origins of the CrPc, the state continues to use some of its most problematic provisions, like Section 144, against our own people.
- Still, constant praise of the media by officials is problematic.
Synonyms
difficult, hard, problematical, taxing, troublesome, tricky, awkward, controversial,
Antonyms
easy, simple, straightforward
Curator example
“the situation was problematic for teachers”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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