Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Thorny problem and problem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thorny problem" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Thorny problem
Problem and thorny problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun phrase "Thorny problem".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- irritation and problem
- irritation and thorny problem
- trouble and problem
- trouble and thorny problem
- bother and problem
- bother and thorny problem
- concern and problem
- concern and thorny problem
- trial and problem
- trial and thorny problem
- worry and problem
- worry and thorny problem
- difficulty and problem
- difficulty and thorny problem
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Thorny problem and Problem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/thorny_problem
Problem & Thorny problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/thorny_problem>.
Thorny problem or Problem. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/thorny_problem.
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