Ambiguous
Ambiguous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Problematic is a synonym for ambiguous in certain topic. In some cases you can use "Problematic" instead an adjective "Ambiguous", when it comes to topics like cryptic.
Nearby Words: ambiguity, ambiguously
Problematic
Problematic adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Usage example: whether we should even bother finishing the project at this point is problematic
Ambiguous is a synonym for problematic in certain topic. You can use "Ambiguous" instead an adjective "Problematic", if it concerns topics such as cryptic, open to doubt.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- dubious and ambiguous
- dubious and problematic
- questionable and ambiguous
- questionable and problematic
- obscure and ambiguous
- obscure and problematic
- unclear and ambiguous
- unclear and problematic
- doubtful and ambiguous
- doubtful and problematic
- vague and ambiguous
- vague and problematic
- uncertain and ambiguous
- uncertain and problematic
Both words in one sentence
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This is done not so much for reasons of censorship as it is for dramatic purposes, in order to convey the ambiguous and problematic nature of the experience for both characters.
Source: Webcomic / QUILTBAG -
Ambiguous Gender: Belbel doesn't have any defining gender traits, which was problematic for translators, especially given the lack of gender-specific pronouns.
Source: Manga / There, Beyond the Beyond -
Erins relationship with Stephen is light, flirtatious but mutually supportive, while the one she had with L in the prequel was turbulent, ambiguous and a bit problematic.
Source: Fanfic / And The Story Continues
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