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Problematic vs Perplexing - What's the difference?

problematic | perplexing | Synonyms |

Problematic is a synonym of perplexing.


As adjectives the difference between problematic and perplexing

is that problematic is posing a problem; difficult to overcome or solve while perplexing is confusing or puzzling.

As a noun problematic

is (chiefly|in the plural) a problem or difficulty in a particular field of study.

As a verb perplexing is

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problematic

English

Adjective

(head)
  • posing a problem; difficult to overcome or solve
  • debatable; open to doubt
  • unresolved or dubious
  • doubtful or uncertain in its outcome

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chiefly, in the plural) A problem or difficulty in a particular field of study

    • perplexing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • confusing or puzzling
  • bewildering

    • Verb

    (head)