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Synonyms & Similar Words
issue
dilemma
difficulty
challenge
obstacle
hurdle
complication
predicament
quandary
impasse
snag
glitch
trouble
concern
worry
bother
nuisance
annoyance
inconvenience
setback
failure
flaw
defect
fault
mistake
error
blunder
mishap
disaster
catastrophe
calamity
emergency
crisis
trouble spot
hot spot
weakness
vulnerability
soft spot
sensitive spot
trouble area
flashpoint
Meaning of Problem
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a problem is a situation or condition that needs to be solved or overcome, or a person or thing that is regarded as a source of difficulty or frustration.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines a problem as a matter or situation that is uncertain, difficult, or puzzling, and requires thought, skill, or ingenuity to resolve or overcome.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines a problem as a situation that is causing trouble or difficulty, or a person who is causing trouble or difficulty.
Example Uses
- The math problem was too difficult for the student to solve on her own.
- The company is facing a major problem with its supply chain, which is causing delays and losses.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient's problem as a rare disease that requires specialized treatment.
- The new policy has created a problem for many employees who are struggling to adapt to the changes.
- The team worked together to solve the problem and find a solution that worked for everyone.