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PROBLEM

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Problem.

How to pronounce problem:

US

Problem - as a noun

A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

Example: "She and her husband are having problems"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
job12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A question raised for consideration or solution

Example: "Our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
head8question17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A source of difficulty

Example: "One trouble after another delayed the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trouble9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Problem - as an adjective

(of a person or an animal) difficult to train or guide; unruly.

Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

Example Sentences

"I have a math problem that I can't solve."
"Tom has a drinking problem and needs help."
"We need to find a solution to this problem."
"His health issues have become a major problem."
"The team is facing a big problem with their star player injured."
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Word Game Points

Is PROBLEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, problem is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROBLEM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROBLEM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, problem is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROBLEM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROBLEM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, problem is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROBLEM has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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