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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1. Andrew Bremberg:

   We are not above scrutiny; however, any HRC resolution on this topic that calls out countries by name should be inclusive, noting the many countries where racism is a problem.

2. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Mara Goldstein:

   It's a high class problem to have.

3. Janet Yellen:

   If anybody appreciates the independence of the Fed, I think that person is me, i don’t think there’s going to be an inflationary problem. But if there is the Fed will be counted on to address them.

4. Grant Harrold:

   The problem is that she's got to remember that, as a member of the royal family, she represents the family or, as it's been called, 'the brand', so, I think there is quite a lot pressure to make sure she gets it right because the last thing she wants to do is do something wrong or make a mistake and it ends up becoming front page news - and then it's embarrassing for her and for the royal family.

5. Senator Murkowski:

   Alaskans take their fishing very seriously, she's got a problem with her fishing license and residency problem.