Paradox and Problem

Paradox

Paradox noun - Someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another.

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

Nearby Words: paradoxical, paradoxically

Problem

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

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

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

How words are described

particular particular paradox particular problem
similar similar paradox similar problem
original original paradox original problem
simple simple paradox simple problem
Other adjectives: actual, severe, massive, big, tiny, bad, potential, interesting, inherent, personal, key, major, possible, final, minor, primary, fundamental, giant, mathematical, worse.
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