unproblematic
/ˌʌnˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˌprä-blə-ˈma-tik/ (ame, mw)
unproblematic — adjective
- unproblematicpositive
- more unproblematiccomparative
- most unproblematicsuperlative
1. describes a situation, process, or thing that causes no difficulty, disagreement
describes a situation, process, or thing that causes no difficulty, disagreement, or complications — for example, a routine medical check-up that reveals no issues, or a negotiation that reaches agreement quickly without conflict.
The software installation turned out to be quick and unproblematic, finishing in under ten minutes.
be + unproblematic (predicative)
Dr. Okafor said the surgery was unproblematic and the patient could go home the next day.
The discussion about the departmental budget was surprisingly unproblematic this year.
For the Watanabe family, the visa application process was largely unproblematic.
The librarian described the annual inventory check as routine and unproblematic.
- straightforward
focuses on ease of understanding or execution, not just absence of problems
- trouble-free
more informal and common in everyday contexts
- smooth
emphasises that a process flows without interruptions
- uncomplicated
suggests simplicity of structure rather than absence of problems
- problematic
the direct opposite; causing difficulties
- complicated
involves many parts that are hard to manage
- troublesome
causing annoyance or difficulty
文法句型
be + unproblematic
unproblematic + noun
用法筆記
More common in formal or written English. In everyday conversation, speakers often prefer 'straightforward', 'smooth', or 'no problem' instead.