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problematically

/ˌpɹɑbɫəˈmætɪkəɫli/ adv

In a problematic manner.

Word Origin From Greek proballein 'to throw forward' — a problem is literally something thrown in your path, an obstacle. Problematically means in a way that presents problems. The root ballein 'to throw' is incredibly prolific: it gives us ballistic (throwing), symbol (thrown together, a sign), and even devil (from diabolos 'slanderer', literally 'throwing across').

adv In a problematic manner.

The situation developed problematically despite our best efforts.

(副词) 有问题地；成问题地

尽管我们尽了最大努力，情况还是问题重重地发展着。

(adverbio) De manera problemática.

La situación se desarrolló de forma problemática a pesar de nuestros mejores esfuerzos.

(adverbe) problématiquement; de manière problématique [De manière problématique, en posant problème ou difficulté.]

La situation a évolué problematically malgré nos meilleurs efforts.

(Adverb) problematisch; schwierig [auf eine problematische oder schwierige Weise; so, dass es Fragen, Zweifel oder Komplikationen aufwirft.]

Die Situation entwickelte sich **problematically**, trotz unserer besten Bemühungen.

(副詞) 問題のある状態で、困惑させるようなやり方で。困難や疑問を引き起こす様子で。

最善を尽くしたにもかかわらず、状況は問題のある方向に進んでしまった。

(advérbio) problematicamente; de modo problemático [De maneira problemática.]

A situação se desenvolveu de forma problemática apesar dos nossos melhores esforços.

Synonyms: troublesomely difficultly complicatedly challengingly awkwardly controversially puzzlingly uncertainly Antonyms: unproblematically straightforwardly easily simply
Word parts: problem + atic + al + ly

Related words

problem problematic ballistic symbol emblem parable metabolism hyperbole diabolic devil parabola syllable anabolism

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