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Problematic

A blanket term that describes any action that upholds a system of oppression for any oppressed groups. Most commonly used in social justice communities.
"I saw so many racist and problematic costumes during Halloween last year."
by obsessedsim September 30, 2013
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Problem-attic

The brain of someone who is always saying how they find things problematic.
Karen found that joke you told problematic.

That’s no surprise, since her whole head is just one problem-attic, nobody really cares what she has to say anymore.
by MacPherson McFly June 18, 2021
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sclatt.inc is problematic this aint no lie but hey its funny so
by Gaylotl December 30, 2021
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problemistics

The art and craft of problem dealing. The methodology for finding and solving problems.
The activities of researchers, designers, planners require a methodology for dealing with information, ideas, actions and this is what problemistics is all about.
by Piob December 8, 2009
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Problemjetic

Another word for a person whose problematic, meaning they’re in drama a lot and start a lot of beefs.
Brittney is so problemjetic, I hate her
by Know Too Much December 10, 2018
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problématique

French word that translates to "problematic." word popularized by Kim Petras to poke fun at her problematic past; a cute and fun way to call someone problematic.
"Hey, do you listen to Kim Petras?"
"Umm, isn't she like, problematic?"
"Nooo, she's problématique!!"
by thel0uvre October 17, 2023
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problemation

a blend of problem and solution.
an easily fixed problem, one that has a quick solution.

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Person 1: I have a problem! My computer won't turn on!
Person 2: No, that's just a problemation. It just needs to be plugged in!
by golikefire June 7, 2009
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