Synonyms of problems

problems

noun

plural of problem

1

as in challenges

something that requires thought and skill for resolution

the problem of world hunger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• challenges
• issues
• matters
• troubles
• cases
• questions
• nuts
• predicaments
• dilemmas
• knots
• quandaries
• glitches
• fixes
• snags
• jams
• hot waters
• conundrums
• pitfalls
• quagmires
• corners
• puzzles
• mysteries
• toughies
• pickles
• riddles
• mires
• enigmas
• cruxes
• holes
• spots
• hitches
• Gordian knots
• puzzlements
• sticky wickets
• catches
• brainteasers
• posers
• stumpers
• catch-22's

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solutions
• answers
• silver bullets
• magic bullets
• panaceas
• cure-alls

2

as in questions

an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge

there were only 10 problems on the exam, but they were all challenging

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questions
• interrogatives
• conundrums
• puzzles
• riddles
• posers
• sticklers
• toughies
• quizzes
• brainteasers
• stumpers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solutions
• responses
• answers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of problems

Leading a government delivering services for 70 million people will be a monumentally larger task with problems on a larger scale and facing issues foreign to a leader of a region with 3 million residents. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Remote dams create transportation problems Delivering an LPT to a hydropower facility presents another layer of difficulty. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Katie Blankenship, an immigration lawyer, told the Herald the problems continue to this day. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

As for possible problems; a common Jeep issue is the smart fuse box—TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module)—which controls many aspects of the electrical system, including when various modules shut down after the key is turned off. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Kylian Mbappe appeared to be pointing to other problems afterwards. — Stuart James, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Families of inmates have also reported concerns over living conditions, extreme water temperatures and food problems. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

But as Erik Spoelstra would say, those all would be good problems to have. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Garbrandt’s problems probably are not fixable by a new camp or a better game plan. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026