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Definitions

problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /
NOUN
difficulty; bad situation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complication dilemma dispute headache issue obstacle question trouble
STRONG
botheration box count crunch disagreement doubt hitch mess pickle predicament quandary scrape squeeze worriment
WEAK
can of worms disputed point hot water point at issue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage agreement assistance blessing help peace
STRONG
benefit certainty opening solution
WEAK
good situation
NOUN
puzzle, question
Synonyms
STRONG
bugaboo conundrum enigma example grabber illustration intricacy mystery poser puzzler query riddle stickler stumper teaser twister
WEAK
brainteaser cliff-hanger mind-boggler sixty-four thousand dollar question
Antonyms
WEAK
good situation solution

Example Sentences

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The problem is getting the kids who fail the screening to an eye doctor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Investors who agree with him have a problem, though.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The solution to this problem may lie in the notion of seamful design.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Although climate change is a global problem, its impacts are not evenly distributed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Brie locks eyes with Dad, and I have the prickly-hot feeling I get when I don’t know right away how to do a math problem or answer an essay question on a test.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.