How to Use problematic in a Sentence

problematic

adjective

• Rules of grammar are more problematic for non-native speakers.
• The push to reassess problematic species names isn’t new.
  — Asher Elbein, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 June 2023
• In the Karate Kid films, Johnny is the problematic rich kid who bullies Daniel.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 2 July 2023
• Fords use the front driver’s side, but not right at the corner, which can be problematic.
  — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
• One of the most prevalent and problematic is called blue-green algae.
  — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2023
• It’s just always been present and problematic, but not in the way where jobs are being lost, homes are being lost.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
• The beetle also is problematic in some parts of the river basin, such as the Grand Canyon and in central Arizona.
  — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
• The only caveats could be the extended wait time and initial chalky white cast, which could prove problematic for those in a rush or with very dark hair.
  — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
• And there was something deeply, morally problematic for me with that.
  — Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
• Last year, the Yeezy deal imploded due to the rapper’s public problematic views.
  — Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 21 July 2023
• The tour thundered across Britain, launching with a high-profile but problematic show at London’s Earl’s Court that was plagued by poor sound and a too-low stage.
  — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 July 2023
• The more problematic one child is, the more invisible the other child becomes.
  — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
• But turning the company around proved problematic, and it was sold.
  — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 8 June 2023
• The garden is mostly flat, with a patio and a couple of trees to mow around which proved problematic for some other mowers.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
• Where everything could become problematic is if the Blazers seek out a trade package from a team not based in South Beach.
  — Afentres, oregonlive, 6 July 2023
• Indeed, the Prigozhin revolt is a stark reminder that alternatives to Putin might be equally if not more problematic for Ukraine and the West.
  — Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2023
• The study, which will take three years to complete, will review body camera footage from roughly 1,000 traffic stops for problematic word choice or tone.
  — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
• There is also more problematic content on the site overall.
  — Max Hoppenstedt, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
• This can be problematic for individuals who need to pass a drug test or for those who want to avoid the psychoactive effects of Delta-8 THC.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2023
• Cast members such as Donald Glover have spoken out in the past about Chase’s problematic set behavior.
  — Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Sep. 2023
• Well, these orders of evacuation happening in the Gaza Strip are, of course, problematic for us.
  — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2023
• Heeled shoes with a narrow toe box—like loafers or dress shoes—are especially problematic.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 July 2023
• But investing too much of your identity in your job can be problematic.
  — Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 13 June 2023
• Users can ask the chatbot questions, write poetry or prod it for more problematic content.
  — Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times, 8 July 2023
• The actual incidents that Doughty cites make the ruling even more problematic.
  — Rob Pegoraro, The New Republic, 7 July 2023
• The problematic behaviors described in the surveys are similar to those detailed by our sources.
  — Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 7 Nov. 2023
• The wild card, still, was Fabian, whose inclusion was quickly deemed problematic by the Department of Justice.
  — Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023
• That many civilian deaths in a relatively short war would be problematic in any context.
  — Thomas L. Friedman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
• The term is problematic because its use ignores the greater role that Villa and Zapata played on the stage of the Mexican Revolution.
  — Christian Schneider, National Review, 11 May 2023
• The administration responds that none of the actions the states complain about come close to problematic coercion.
  — Mark Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 7 May 2024