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

Following the coach’s firing in July 2023, more than 260 Northwestern faculty members signed a petition calling for the stadium plans to be halted until at least athletic department’s problems could be sorted out. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Look, for example, at how even today’s AI has repeatedly solved mathematical problems within weeks or months — problems whose complexity had been foiling human mathematicians for decades or longer. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

The interception comes as Kenya confronts growing concerns over synthetic drugs, particularly along the coast, where health and law-enforcement officials have reported increasing problems involving methamphetamine and heroin. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

On the podcast, Glanville also opened up about the financial burden of her health problems. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

Key Takeaways Dry eye syndrome can have many causes, including aging, prolonged screen use, allergies, environmental conditions, contact lenses, and problems with the eye’s oil-producing glands. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026

That setup could help the company address similar supply problems across other sensing systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

As for the teams involved, there is one minor detail that could cause a few problems during the game. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Aramco is using historical data, digital twins, and network monitoring across its facilities to identify problems and speed up recovery times, Al Ajmi said. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026