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tough vs problematic

problematic vs tough

tough is a noun but problematic is not a noun.

tough and problematic both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tough Yes Yes No No
problematic No Yes No No
As adjectives, tough and problematic are synonyms defined as:
  • tough and problematic: making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Other synonyms of tough include baffling, elusive, knotty, problematical.
tough (noun) problematic (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
tough (adjective) problematic (adjective)
resistant to cutting or chewing making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
physically toughened open to doubt or debate
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 tough and problematic

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