Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Shortcoming and problem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortcoming" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Shortcoming
Shortcoming noun - A defect in character.
Problem and shortcoming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Shortcoming".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- trouble and problem
- trouble and shortcoming
- hitch and problem
- hitch and shortcoming
- difficulty and problem
- difficulty and shortcoming
- impediment and problem
- impediment and shortcoming
- disadvantage and problem
- disadvantage and shortcoming
- obstacle and problem
- obstacle and shortcoming
- snag and problem
- snag and shortcoming
How words are described
Cite this Source
Shortcoming and Problem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/shortcoming
Problem & Shortcoming. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/shortcoming>.
Shortcoming or Problem. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/shortcoming.
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