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

Here are a few of the critical problems the mathematicians identified. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

An election security expert, Ben Adida, told the board Thursday the state had already taken steps to reduce risks to the voting system and that a software update days ahead of a major election could cause bigger problems. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

The challenge of breaking down complex policy problems into simple, indicative binary choices hints at the complexities inherent to Hanson’s model. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

But taxing that wealth will not solve our country’s problems. — Jeff Hoopes, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

The people closest to the work and the customer usually know where the problems are. — Jason Marx, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

At a time when many Americans question the value of college, this model can show what a university delivers when it is built around solving real problems. — Michael Simas, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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

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