problem

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ problem /ˈprɑːbləm/ noun

plural problems

¹ problem

/ˈprɑːbləm/

noun

plural problems

Britannica Dictionary definition of PROBLEM

[count] : something that is difficult to deal with : something that is a source of trouble, worry, etc.

Racism and sexism are major social problems.
The company is having financial problems.
She has a drug problem. [=she is addicted to drugs]
He has chronic health/medical problems.
She has a weight problem. [=her weight is not healthy]
The mechanic fixed the problem with the car.
There are a few problems with your argument.
We have to find a way to solve this problem.
She is bothered by family/personal/marriage problems.
We didn't have any problems getting here.
I have my own problems to deal with.
Mosquitoes are a problem in the summer.
When he drinks too much, he causes problems.
The problem with you is that you're too stubborn.
We would love to have a dog. The only problem is (that) [=the reason that would be difficult is] we don't have the time to take care of it.
The fact that you're late is not my problem. [=I am not responsible for helping you deal with the problem of being late]

[singular]

a : difficulty in understanding something

b : a feeling of not liking or wanting to do something

“We'll have to leave a little early.” “OK, I don't have a problem with that.” [=that doesn't bother me]
“He says he won't go.” “What's his problem? ” [=why is he being so unreasonable?]