problem

adjective

1. Difficult to train or guide; unruly.

noun

1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

- she and her husband are having problems

- urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog

Similar word(s): job

Definition categories: state, difficulty

2. a question raised for consideration or solution

- our homework consisted of ten problems to solve

Definition categories: communication, head, question

3. a source of difficulty

- what's the problem?

Similar word(s): trouble

Definition categories: thought, difficulty