Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: the problem of world hunger
Pitfall and problem are semantically related In some cases you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Pitfall
Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
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Pitfall and Problem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/pitfall
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