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

In a social media post Wednesday, the North Carolina senator asked Musk for assurances on whether the disruptions to Starlink were unintended and that SpaceX is trying to fix the glitch. — Suryatapa Chakraborty, The Hill, 15 Oct. 2026

Across the dozen tracks, Sivan leans heavily on ’90s touchstones, traipsing from glitch-hop to drum and bass, casting a wide net across sounds and scope. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Until… One big moment changes everything when a glitch occurs and the model agent solves a problem by lying about it, creating a scenario that is not true. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Oddly, a practical glitch led to one of the evening’s most magical moments. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

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