Obvious and Problematic

Obvious

Obvious adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.

Problematic is an antonym for obvious.

Nearby Words: obviously, obviousness

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

Obvious is an antonym for problematic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Airborne Aircraft Carrier Oftentimes the planes were simply festooned all over the mothership like Christmas decorations◊, which was problematic for obvious reasons.
  • Understatement Harry: "An hour long you'll have to look." Hermione: Again, obvious, though admittedly potentially problematic.
  • Deeply problematic for reasons that should be obvious to anyone who has studied any contemporary history whatsoever.
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