Problem meaning

What does “problem” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“problem” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.

problem

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
“she and her husband are having problems”
“it is always a job to contact him”
Synonymsjob
a question raised for consideration or solution
“our homework consisted of ten problems to solve”
a source of difficulty
“one trouble after another delayed the job”
“what's the problem?”
Synonymstrouble

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University