Pitfall and Problem

Pitfall

Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.

Problem and pitfall are semantically related. in hazard topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Pitfall".

Problem

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

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

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

How words are described

particular particular pitfall particular problem
usual usual pitfall usual problem
common common pitfall common problem
original original pitfall original problem
Other adjectives: big, bad, potential, main, major, biggest.
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