Problem meaning

prŏb'ləm
Dealing with a moral or social problem.

A problem play.

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A question to be considered, solved, or answered.

Math problems.

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A question, matter, situation, or person that is perplexing or difficult.
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A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
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A misgiving, objection, or complaint.

I have a problem with his cynicism.

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A proposition requiring solution by mathematical operations, constructions, etc.
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Presenting a problem of human conduct or social relationships.

A problem novel.

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Very difficult to deal with; esp., very difficult to train or discipline.

A problem child.

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A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.

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Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
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The definition of a problem is something that has to be solved or an unpleasant or undesirable condition that needs to be corrected.

An example of a problem is an algebra equation.

An example of a problem is when it is raining and you don't have an umbrella.

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Difficult to deal with or control.

A problem child.

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A question proposed for solution or consideration.
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no problem
  • Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.
  • Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.
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have a problem with
  • To be unable to understand or do.
    She has a problem with French verbs.
  • To disagree with; disapprove of.
    I have a problem with your plans to paint the kitchen purple.
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no problem!
  • Yes!; I will do what you ask!.
  • Easily done!.
  • You're welcome!.
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

have a problem with

Origin of problem

  • Middle English probleme from Old French from Latin problēma problēmat- from Greek from proballein to throw before, put forward pro- before pro–2 ballein blē- to throw gwelə- in Indo-European roots
    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
  • From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin problema, from Ancient Greek πρόβλημα (problema, “anything thrown forward, hindrance, obstacle, anything projecting, a headland, promontory"), from προβάλλω (proballo, “to throw or lay something in front of someone, to put forward"), from προ- (pro-, “in front of") + βάλλω (ballo, “to throw, to cast, to hurl").
    From Wiktionary

Problem Sentence Examples

  • The problem wasn't Dulce or his father.

  • "It's a big problem," he said.

  • To discover and define those laws is the problem of history.

  • I had hoped that you would resolve your problem, but it seems to have no end.

  • The problem is that the poor don't have enough money to afford the food.

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