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problem

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noun

prob·​lem ˈprä-bləm How to pronounce problem (audio)
-bᵊm,
-ˌblem
1
a
: a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution
b
: a proposition in mathematics or physics stating something to be done
2
a
: an intricate unsettled question
b
: a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation
c
: difficulty in understanding or accepting
I have a problem with your saying that

problem

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adjective

1
: dealing with a problem of conduct or social relationship
a problem play
2
: difficult to deal with
a problem child

Synonyms

Noun

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mystery, problem, enigma, riddle, puzzle mean something which baffles or perplexes.

mystery applies to what cannot be fully understood by reason or less strictly to whatever resists or defies explanation.

the mystery of the stone monoliths

problem applies to a question or difficulty calling for a solution or causing concern.

problems created by high technology

enigma applies to utterance or behavior that is very difficult to interpret.

his suicide remains an enigma

riddle suggests an enigma or problem involving paradox or apparent contradiction.

the riddle of the reclusive pop star

puzzle applies to an enigma or problem that challenges ingenuity for its solution.

the thief's motives were a puzzle for the police

Example Sentences

Noun Racism and sexism are major social problems. The company is having financial problems. He has chronic health problems. The mechanic fixed the problem with the car. There are a few problems with your argument. We have to find a way to solve this problem. She is bothered by family problems. We didn't have any problems getting here. I have my own problems to deal with. Mosquitoes are a problem in the summer. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The No Surprises Act has tried to address the problem. Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 According to the results, 39% of respondents said homelessness is the city’s top problem, and more than 70% chose it as among the top three problems in the city. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 But London is hardly the only problem facing the Rams, who had three extra days to contemplate the disappointment of their season-opening blowout loss to Buffalo on the NFL's opening night. Greg Beacham, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 If Walmart has enough workers on the coasts but not enough in the middle of the country, that problem is contained to the middle of the country. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The companies denied responsibility for the problem, saying the elevators had been installed improperly. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 VandeHei, Allen, and Schwartz have given us a book that, like weight loss books, presents an age-old problem as though no one’s ever thought to confront it before, then offers a series of clichéd solutions as some sort of novel life hack. Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Instead, the advent of commercial cannabis unleashed a wave of corruption, prosecutions and accusations that has rocked local governments across the state and left them with few effective tools to combat the problem. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The Tennessee transfer hasn’t had a problem adjusting to his new team and has totaled 164 yards on 32 touches in his first two games as a Cardinal. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 15 Sep. 2022
Adjective
In response largely to a non-problem, Democrats want to trample on the prerogatives of states to conduct elections, mandating their electoral priorities throughout the land. Rich Lowry, National Review, 9 Mar. 2021 The staff is trained to address residents who show confused or problem behavior. San Diego Elder Law Center, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018 Many people might be surprised to learn that undocumented immigrants are not typically problem children. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2017 Problem officers make things difficult for good ones, said Jim Pasco, executive director of the Fraternal Order of Police, America’s largest police-labor organization. Gary Fields, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2016 Tracy Chou, a young engineer at Pinterest, is tackling tech’s women problem head-on. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2014 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English probleme, from Latin problema, from Greek problēma, literally, obstacle, from proballein to throw forward, from pro- forward + ballein to throw — more at pro-, devil

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of problem was in the 14th century

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