Other Words for Problem

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Problem as a Noun has these synonyms:

difficulty, trouble, question, dilemma, quandary, predicament, complication, hornet's nest, imbroglio, mess, muddle, stew, can of worms, fine kettle of fish, (pretty) pickle, facer
Example: The Chancellor must constantly deal with the problems of the country's economy.

puzzle, conundrum, poser, riddle, question, enigma, puzzler, mind-boggler, hard or tough nut to crack
Example: The problem is how to get the yolk out without breaking the shell.

unruly, unmanageable, intractable, uncontrollable, difficult, ungovernable, refractory, incorrigible, obstreperous, delinquent, maladjusted, disturbed, emotionally upset
Example: He teaches at a school where most of the students are problem children.

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