Meaning

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with..

Definitions by Sense

1. A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
2. A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
3. A puzzling circumstance.
4. Objection.
5. Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.
6. (climbing) A set of moves required to complete a climb.
7. (of a person or an animal) Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
8. Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

Example Sentences

She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.

“[…] it is not fair of you to bring against mankind double weapons ! Dangerous enough you are as woman alone, without bringing to your aid those gifts of mind suited to problems which men have been accustomed to arrogate to themselves.”

The perfume industry is facing a major problem: maintaining constant levels of quality is crucial, but it is increasingly difficult to obtain a regular supply of all the necessary natural ingredients.

Study hard, but don't overdo it. The problems in the exam won't be difficult to solve.

You got a problem with that?

You made your best honest effort; if they judge you harshly, that’s their problem, not yours.

It is more problem to my family than to me.

Word Forms

• problems
• probleme
• more problem
• most problem

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Use problem when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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