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SOLUTION Antonyms

There are 18 antonyms of the word solution. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SOLUTION

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
problem

noun

n

noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

challenge

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

complication

noun

n

noun

• the act or process of complicating

• a situation or condition that is complex or confused

• any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease

• a development that complicates a situation

• puzzling complexity

conundrum

noun

n

noun

• a difficult problem

crisis

noun

n

noun

• an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

• a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something

deadlock

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

difficulty

noun

n

noun

• an effort that is inconvenient

• the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result

dilemma

noun

n

noun

• state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

hitch

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a period of time spent in military service

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an unforeseen obstacle

• a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

• a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• to hook or entangle

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• connect to a vehicle:

impasse

noun

n

noun

• a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

• a street with only one way in or out

issue

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

• one of a series published periodically

• some situation or event that is thought about

• the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

• supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government

• the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the immediate descendants of a person

• the becoming visible

• an opening that permits escape or release

• the act of issuing printed materials

verb

• prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

• circulate or distribute or equip with

• bring out an official document (such as a warrant)

• come out of

• make out and issue

obstacle

noun

n

noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

predicament

noun

n

noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

puzzle

noun

n

noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

quandary

noun

n

noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

setback

noun

n

noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

trouble

noun

n

noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

precipitation

noun

n

noun

• the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

• the process of forming a chemical precipitate

• the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

• the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height

• an unexpected acceleration or hastening

• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Alternatives for PROBLEM

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for CHALLENGE

Words (20)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for COMPLICATION

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Alternatives for CONUNDRUM

Words (12)

Alternatives for CRISIS

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Alternatives for DEADLOCK

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Alternatives for DIFFICULTY

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Alternatives for DILEMMA

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