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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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

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

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

The two men spoke at length about building students’ problem-solving skills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Lazlo let out a breath and shifted straight into problem-solving mode.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

problem-solving

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