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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According to the researchers, moderate gaming does not appear to pose a problem for most students.

From Science Daily

She realized that many of those medications addressed symptoms rather than the root problem.

From Science Daily

These findings suggest a different possibility, that problems with building new synapses during adolescence may play a critical role.

From Science Daily

"During surgery, I observed a rupture in a swollen MicroShunt. If more clinicians are aware of this risk, they will be able to prevent similar problems."

From Science Daily

She added that the mother sent the greetings card as Nakdi "explained he had been having problems with his girlfriend" and Pinckard wanted "to try to cheer him up".

From BBC

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