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

My biggest issue, however, was a persistent glitch where the unit would randomly power down while driving. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

The episode was marred some by a glitch in the show’s voting system; viewers weren’t able to choose their favorites on the DWTS website and had to vote by text. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

There was one major technical glitch that threatened to throw a wrench into the proceedings. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Some deepfakes still have telltale flaws such as unnatural facial movements, lip-sync glitches, robotic speech or awkward pauses — but the technology is rapidly improving, a spokesperson for the organization said. — Emily Elconin For Cnn, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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