problem

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of PROBLEM

something that requires thought and skill for resolution <the problem of world hunger>

Synonyms case, challenge, knot, matter, nut, trouble

Related Words issue, question; corner, fix, hole, hot water, jam, mire, pickle, predicament, quagmire, spot; crux, Gordian knot, sticky wicket, toughie (also toughy); catch-22, dilemma, quandary; catch, glitch, hitch, pitfall, snag; conundrum, enigma, mystery, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle; brainteaser, perplexer, poser, stumper

Near Antonyms magic bullet, silver bullet; cure-all, panacea

Antonyms answer, solution

an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge <there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging>

Synonyms interrogative, problem

Related Words brainteaser, conundrum, poser, puzzle, quiz, riddle, stickler, stumper, toughie (also toughy)

Near Antonyms answer, response, solution

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