Problematic
Problematic adjective - Requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling.
Repressive and problematic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repressive" instead an adjective "Problematic".
Repressive
Repressive adjective - Restrictive of action.
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Problematic and repressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problematic" instead an adjective "Repressive".
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- Much debate is possible about the attitudes of various Christians toward sex, and there have been very many problematic statements made and repressive attitudes held by Christians.
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