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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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A new Institute for Policy Studies report exposes the extent of the problem among the 20 largest employers of low-wage U.S. workers — a group of companies we’ve dubbed the low-wage 20.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The problem with covering Clavicular is not that he is unworthy of attention.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

They have no problem hearing her, or her siblings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Simply put, while there are owners "willing to provide this level of subsidy, we've not got a problem", according to Maguire.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“The problem is that these are only designed to carry two sets of cuffs at the most,” she muttered under her breath as she attached one set to each hip.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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