Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for problem-solving.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

BAS' selection process tests for conflict-handling and problem-solving abilities, which is followed by thorough pre-deployment training for successful candidates.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Working alongside peers, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers gave her experience in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Scientific problem-solving, product design and strategic thinking lend themselves naturally to his systematic approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The team also designed custom puzzle boxes to test the squirrels’ memory and problem-solving.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Figuring out the transit system and its schedules was the land of problem-solving exercise he relished.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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