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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It should definitely be a family discussion anytime a letter comes from the IRS stating a problem.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It turns out that Kimwolf was the symptom of a growing problem that affects tens of millions of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They were able to free up space in the waste management system tank, but it did not fully clear the problem, Nasa said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I know this isn’t our biggest problem, but I’m disturbed that people in Chicago hate Mom so much that Camille—my annoyingly accomplished, annoyingly kind sister—isn’t allowed in the building anymore.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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