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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“I don’t think factory-built housing is going to solve all of our problems. I think it’s a piece of the solution,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

They can solve some of the demanding mathematical equations that lie at the heart of major scientific and engineering problems.

From Science Daily

But what is the "boys' club" and how big a problem is it for Sir Keir?

From BBC

And as her marriage and literary career fall apart, her psychiatric problems intensify.

From Los Angeles Times

It could present a problem for the potential gold medal hockey game in Milan on Feb. 19.

From Los Angeles Times