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problematic vs tough

tough vs problematic

problematic is not a noun while tough is a noun.

problematic and tough both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
problematic No Yes No No
tough Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, problematic and tough are synonyms defined as:
  • problematic and tough: making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Other synonyms of problematic include baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical.
problematic (noun) tough (noun)
an aggressive and violent young criminal
a cruel and brutal fellow
someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
problematic (adjective) tough (adjective)
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe resistant to cutting or chewing
open to doubt or debate physically toughened
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
unfortunate or hard to bear
substantially made or constructed
feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
violent and lawless
very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Difference between problematic and tough

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