Definition of PROBLEM

problem

Meanings

Plural: problems

Noun

  • a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
    • "she and her husband are having problems"
    • "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
  • a question raised for consideration or solution
    • "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
  • a source of difficulty
    • "what's the problem?"
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
  • An addiction, other substance use disorder, or comparable psychological challenge.
  • A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
  • A puzzling circumstance.
  • Objection.
  • Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.
  • A set of moves required to complete a climb.

Adj

  • Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
  • Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English probleme, from Middle French probleme, from Latin problema, from Ancient Greek πρόβλημα (próblēma, “anything thrown forward, hindrance, obstacle, anything projecting, a headland, promontory”), from προβάλλω (probállō, “to throw or lay something in front of someone, to put forward”), from προ- (pro-, “in front of”) + βάλλω (bállō, “to throw, to cast, to hurl”).

Synonyms

job, rub, trouble

Antonyms

solution

Scrabble Score: 13

problem is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
problem is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
problem is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

problem is a valid Words With Friends word