Impossible
Impossible adjective - Incapable of being solved or accomplished.
Usage example: fitting everything in my backpack seemed an impossible task
Problematic and impossible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problematic" instead an adjective "Impossible".
Nearby Words: impossibility, impossibly
Problematic
Problematic adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Impossible and problematic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impossible" instead an adjective "Problematic".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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This drastically decreases your stats, is expensive or even impossible to replace, and can be quite problematic if in a series of battles.
Source: Wrecked Weapon -
Unfortunately, it's impossible to pause at all in multiplayer, which becomes problematic when a long session requires bathroom breaks.
Source: Video Game / Company of Heroes - However, due to trademark loss, calling her that on a toy is impossible, and in the show could be a bit problematic.
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