One entry found for problem.

Entry Word: problem
Function: noun
Text: 1 something that requires thought and skill for resolution <the problem of world hunger>
Synonyms case, knot, matter, trouble
Related Words issue, question; challenge; corner, fix, hole, hot water, jam, pickle, predicament, situation; glitch, hitch, snag; conundrum, enigma, mystery, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle; brainteaser, perplexer, poser, stumper
Antonyms answer, solution
2 an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge <there were only ten problems on the exam, but they were all challenging> -- see QUESTION 1
3 something that is a source of irritation <the mosquitoes are only a problem in the evenings> -- see ANNOYANCE 3