Synonyms for problem
ˈprɒb ləmprob·lem

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1. problemnoun

   Antonyms:
   solution

2. problemnoun

   Antonyms:
   solution

3. problemnoun

   Antonyms:
   solution

4. problemnoun

   Antonyms:
   solution

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1. problemnoun

   Conundrum, a word of unknown origin, signifies some question or statement in which some hidden and fanciful resemblance is involved, the answer often depending upon a pun; an enigma is a dark saying; a paradox is a true statement that at first appears absurd or contradictory; a problem is something thrown out for solution; puzzle (from oppose) referred originally to the intricate arguments by which disputants opposed each other in the old philosophic schools. The riddle is an ambiguous or paradoxical statement with a hidden meaning to be guessed by the mental acuteness of the one to whom it is proposed; the riddle is not so petty as the conundrum, and may require much acuteness for its answer; a problem may require simply study and scholarship, as a problem in mathematics; a puzzle may be in something other than verbal statement, as a dissected map or any perplexing mechanical contrivance. Both enigma and puzzle may be applied to any matter difficult of answer or solution, enigma conveying an idea of greater dignity, puzzle applying to something more commonplace and mechanical; there are many dark enigmas in human life and in the course of providence; the location of a missing object is often a puzzle.

   Synonyms:
   conundrum, enigma, paradox, puzzle, riddle

   Antonyms:
   answer, axiom, explanation, proposition, solution

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1. problem, jobnoun

   a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

   "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"

   Synonyms:
   occupation, job, line, trouble, chore, line of work, business, task, caper

2. problemnoun

   a question raised for consideration or solution

   "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"

   Synonyms:
   trouble, job

3. trouble, problemnoun

   a source of difficulty

   "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"

   Synonyms:
   fuss, job, trouble, worry, hassle, difficulty, bother

Matched Categories

1. • Difficulty
   • Question

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1. obstacle

   something that prevents progress

   poverty is the great obstacle to the development of the country

   Submitted by rinat on May 26, 2016  

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1. problemnoun

   Synonyms:
   question (to be solved), enigma, puzzle, riddle, moot point, point in dispute, point to be solved or settled, question at issue, vexed question

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1. List of paraphrases for "problem":

   issue, problems, question, challenge, issues, matter, trouble, difficulty, problematic, questions, concern, phenomenon, problema, problème, situation, wrong

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How to use problem in a sentence?

1. Rubens Ricupero:

   Then Brumadinho showed that our problem is not excessive care in environmental licensing it is the lack of it.

2. Lujan Grisham:

   The data we are looking at today strongly suggests we can clean up 80% of the methane problem.

3. David Webb:

   We've had a problem in this country where parents have sent their kids off for eight or so hours a day for the government to raise their children, that responsibility is yours. Once that child is out there in the world, until they are an adult, they are your responsibility. Stay involved.

4. Anchalee Pipattanawattanakul:

   ASEAN says the problem needs to be addressed, but there is no action plan that will actually decrease the use of plastic.

5. Pete Buttigieg:

   If me being gay was a choice, it was made far, far above my pay grade ... Thats the thing that I wish the Mike Pences of the world would understand that if you got a problem with who I am your problem is not with me, your quarrel sir, is with my creator.