{ } a. [ L. problematicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. problématique. ] 1. Having the nature of a problem; not shown in fact; questionable; uncertain; unsettled; doubtful; as, his theory is problematic because it fails to explain several facts. -- Prob`lem*at"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
Diligent inquiries into remote and problematical guilt leave a gate wide open to . . . informers. Swift. [1913 Webster]
2. Having characteristics which will create difficulties or undesirable consequences; -- of a proposed action; as, the proposed law is problematic because it will cause many people to lose their jobs. [PJC]