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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In theory, it was a good problem to have.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The one problem with the investment business is that things don’t come along in an orderly fashion,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her later years, she suffered from multiple health problems.

From BBC

This is a problem globally, but particularly in the developed world.

From Barron's

A fellow novelist said Trollope had "a gift for putting her finger on the problem of the times".

From BBC