Synonyms of glitch

glitch

noun

as in problem

informal an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty

Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.

Related Words

• problem
• issue
• trouble
• challenge
• snag
• pitfall
• hitch
• question
• matter
• catch
• fix
• hole
• hot water
• predicament
• jam
• case
• knot
• quagmire
• pickle
• corner
• crux
• dilemma
• puzzle
• spot
• quandary
• mystery
• nut
• conundrum
• enigma
• riddle
• mire
• Gordian knot
• sticky wicket
• toughie
• puzzlement
• catch-22
• brainteaser
• stumper
• poser

Dissimilar Words

• silver bullet
• magic bullet
• solution
• panacea
• answer
• cure-all

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glitch

Clearing an inbox or patching a billing glitch, on the other hand, gives you something to cross off right away. — Chris Kille, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Every test flight builds on past data to refine control software and resolve minor sensor glitches. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Technical glitches caused screens to freeze or abruptly kick students out of the system. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Known for his explorations of sound, Ikeda began making music from digital audio glitches in the 1990s. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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