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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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“That is a problem to fix,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The biggest problem for home builders has been affordability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The problem is, it might not work with another country.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Researchers around the world are working to solve this problem, including a team in Norway.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

What mattered was that the general public didn’t have a problem pouring millions of dollars into training and overseeing Glitchers as long as it kept the future intact.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin