Causing difficulty or presenting a problem that needs to be addressed.
“Opponents say the new grading system is problematic because it fails to account for effort.”
“She finds it problematic that the proposal ignores the needs of low-income families.”
In viewpoint passages, one side often labels the opposing solution 'problematic' to highlight its weaknesses. Look for this word right before a criticism, since it usually introduces the specific flaw the questions want you to remember.
Synonyms: troublesome, difficult, flawed