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Definitions

problem-solving

[prahb-luhm sahl-ving] / ˈprɑb ləm ˈsɑl vɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
analytic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical investigative
WEAK
inquiring rational sound systematic
ADJECTIVE
analytical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytic cogent detailed diagnostic interpretive investigative penetrating rational scientific systematic thorough
WEAK
conclusive discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive judicious logical organized perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative reasonably searching solid sound studious subtle testing valid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cursory
WEAK
chaotic disorganized illogical synthetical unsystematic
ADJECTIVE
analytic/analytical
Synonyms
WEAK
cogent conclusive detailed diagnostic discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive interpretive investigative judicious logical organized penetrating perceptive perspicuous precise questioning ratiocinative rational reasonable scientific searching solid sound studious subtle systematic testing thorough valid well-grounded

Example Sentences

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It’s all problem-solving; if you do the research to think it through, you’re just likely to come up with better answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

As the disease progresses, people may struggle with memory, language, problem-solving, and changes in behavior.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

The scans showed connectivity patterns for spatial reasoning and problem-solving that look more like what you’d find in monkeys than in mice.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

A few days ago, Guterres told the UN General Assembly that "1945 problem-solving" wouldn't solve 2026 problems, referring to the organisation's founding structure.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Now they had just one more obligation before dinner—CounterPoint, a cognitive-behavioral program designed to teach problem-solving and perspective-taking.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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