Enigma and Problem

Enigma

Enigma noun - Something hard to understand or explain.
Usage example: how Thomas Jefferson could be both a slaveholder and a champion of liberty remains an enigma
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Synonyms for Enigma

Problem is a synonym for enigma in mystery topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Enigma". popular alternative

Problem

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: the problem of world hunger

Enigma is a synonym for problem in puzzle topic. You can use "Enigma" instead a noun "Problem". popular alternative

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

How words are described

constant constant enigma constant problem
massive massive enigma massive problem
little little enigma little problem
moral moral enigma moral problem
Other adjectives: new, mathematical, biggest.

Both words in one sentence

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