Problem meaning
Dealing with a moral or social problem.
A problem play.
adjective
A question to be considered, solved, or answered.
Math problems.
noun
A question, matter, situation, or person that is perplexing or difficult.
noun
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A misgiving, objection, or complaint.
I have a problem with his cynicism.
noun
A proposition requiring solution by mathematical operations, constructions, etc.
noun
Presenting a problem of human conduct or social relationships.
A problem novel.
adjective
Very difficult to deal with; esp., very difficult to train or discipline.
A problem child.
adjective
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism.
noun
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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.
noun
Difficult to deal with or control.
A problem child.
adjective
A question proposed for solution or consideration.
noun
no problem
- Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.
- Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.
idiom
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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.
idiom
no problem!
- Yes!; I will do what you ask!.
- Easily done!.
- You're welcome!.
idiom
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of problem
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin problema, from Ancient Greek Ï€Ïόβλημα (problema, “anything thrown forward, hindrance, obstacle, anything projecting, a headland, promontory"), from Ï€Ïοβάλλω (proballo, “to throw or lay something in front of someone, to put forward"), from Ï€Ïο- (pro-, “in front of") + βάλλω (ballo, “to throw, to cast, to hurl").
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