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. Jorge Piñon:

   I am not an alarmist but for the first time in a long time I am really worried, you have a number of cumulative effects taking place that can not be solved with band-aids. We are talking about major structural investments in the billions of dollars that could take years to solve this problem.

2. Michael Stevens:

   Hopefully it's more of a deterrent, it's a severe health problem.

3. Joe Rosenblum:

   There was always a sense that this thing (PREPA) was going to get done. Maybe a bit slower than I would have expected... The question becomes, does that provide a model to the rest of the debt? I don't necessarily think so, some people might seize on it as Puerto Rico can sit down and negotiate with bondholders. I think the rest of the bondholders for the rest of the debt presents a much more complex problem.

4. Asian American:

   I’m Asian, my family’s Asian. If I have to worry about just stepping out to run an errand, I think that’s a huge problem and I can’t live in a city like that.

5. Moncef Slaoui:

   My expectation is, this will not be a problem.