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

The problem is there was never enough cash to fund all his ambitious initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Access to quality healthcare is limited in Malawi, and many turn to traditional healers and witch doctors as the first port of call for any medical or mental health problem.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

So that was another thing that worms didn't do and another problem that a pet worm wouldn't be.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

problem

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