Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Prob·lem

   /ˈpräbləm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome: "they have financial problems" Similar difficultyissuetroubleworrycomplicationdifficult situationmessmuddlemix-upsnaghitchdrawbackstumbling blockobstaclehurdlehiccupsetbackcatchcatch-22vexed questionquandarythe rubpredicamentplightcan of wormshornets' nestGordian knotmisfortunemishapmisadventureinformal:dilemmaheadacheprobhasslepicklefixtight spotfly in the ointmenthow-do-you-dojobgremlinfacerkatzenjammerrare:nodus
   • ▪ a thing that is difficult to achieve or accomplish: "motivation of staff can also be a problem" Similar difficultyissuetroubleworrycomplicationdifficult situationmessmuddlemix-upsnaghitchdrawbackstumbling blockobstaclehurdlehiccupsetbackcatchcatch-22vexed questionquandarythe rubpredicamentplightcan of wormshornets' nestGordian knotmisfortunemishapmisadventureinformal:dilemmaheadacheprobhasslepicklefixtight spotfly in the ointmenthow-do-you-dojobgremlinfacerkatzenjammerrare:nodus
   • 2. an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.
   • ▪ a proposition in which something has to be constructed.
   • ▪ (in various games, especially chess) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result.

   adjective

   • 1. denoting or relating to people whose behavior causes difficulties to themselves and others: "practitioners help families develop strategies for managing problem behavior in teens"
   • ▪ denoting or relating to people who have a habit or addiction that causes difficulties for themselves and others: "friends and family of problem drinkers often live every day with uncertainty, deceit, and emotional and physical abuse"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting a riddle or a question for academic discussion): from Old French probleme, via Latin from Greek problēma, from proballein ‘put forth’, from pro ‘before’ + ballein ‘to throw’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • P

     3

   • R

     1

   • O

     1

   • B

     3

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › problemProblem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › problem

   • Cached

   The meaning of PROBLEM is a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution. How to use problem in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Problem.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROBLEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   PROBLEM definition: 1. a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved: 2. a…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › problemPROBLEM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › problem

   • Cached

   PROBLEM meaning: 1. a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved: 2. a…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › problemProblem - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › problem

   If you are facing something that will be difficult to handle, you have a problem on your hands. A problem is a roadblock in a situation, something that sets up a conflict and forces you to find a resolution.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › problemPROBLEM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › problem

   • Cached

   What is a basic definition of problem? A problem is a situation, question, or thing that causes difficulty, stress, or doubt. A problem is also a question raised to inspire thought.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROBLEM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   a. any thing, matter, person, etc, that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcome. b. ( as modifier) a problem child. 2. a puzzle, question, etc, set for solution. 3. mathematics. a statement requiring a solution usually by means of one or more operations or geometric constructions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › problemProblem - definition of problem by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › problem

   • Cached

   problem. ( ˈprɒbləm) n. 1. a. any thing, matter, person, etc, that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcome. b. ( as modifier ): a problem child. 2. a puzzle, question, etc, set for solution.