Problem | Mean of problem in English Dictionary

/ˈprɑːbləm/

• Noun
• something that is difficult to deal with
1. Racism and sexism are major social problems.
2. The company is having financial problems.
3. She has a drug problem. [=she is addicted to drugs]
4. He has chronic health/medical problems.
5. She has a weight problem. [=her weight is not healthy]
6. The mechanic fixed the problem with the car.
7. There are a few problems with your argument.
8. We have to find a way to solve this problem.
9. She is bothered by family/personal/marriage problems.
10. We didn't have any problems getting here.
11. I have my own problems to deal with.
12. Mosquitoes are a problem in the summer.
13. When he drinks too much, he causes problems.
14. The problem with you is that you're too stubborn.
15. We would love to have a dog. The only problem is (that) [=the reason that would be difficult is] we don't have the time to take care of it.
16. The fact that you're late is not my problem. [=I am not responsible for helping you deal with the problem of being late]
• difficulty in understanding something
1. I'm having a problem following your argument.
• a feeling of not liking or wanting to do something
1. “We'll have to leave a little early.” “OK, I don't have a problem with that.” [=that doesn't bother me]
2. “He says he won't go.” “What's his problem? ” [=why is he being so unreasonable?]

• a mathematical question to be solved
1. a math problem
2. Solve these problems for homework.
• difficult to deal with
1. a problem child