Lack and Problem

Lack

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Problem and lack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Lack and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

similar	similar lack	similar problem
usual	usual lack	usual problem
certain	certain lack	certain problem
current	current lack	current problem
Other adjectives: initial, obvious, simple, small, actual, real, constant, severe, massive, serious, huge, bad, inherent, personal, new, frequent, general, significant, growing, chronic, aforementioned.

As the lack of a breathable atmosphere poses a problem for your infantry, you instead get jetpack-cosmonauts with laser guns.

Source: Video Game / Command & Conquer: Red Alert Series
This is not a problem for the others and is only a problem for him because of his lack of experience shapeshifting.

Source: Achilles' Heel
Toward the end, their problem wasn't a lack of accuracy, but lack of maneuverability.

Source: Film / Red Tails

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