problem meaning and definition

PROBLEM noun

Definition of problem (noun)

1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
   • "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"
   • synonyms: job
2. a question raised for consideration or solution
   • "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
3. a source of difficulty
   • "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
   • synonyms: trouble