Definitive and Problematic

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Definitive adjective - Serving to put an end to all debate or questioning.

Usage example: a definitive answer that put an immediate end to the discussion

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Problematic is an antonym for definitive.

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

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Definitive is an antonym for problematic.

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