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A problem is a negative situation that requires attention to mitigate or overcome. It is common to use softened terms for problem such as issue, matter, concern or difficulty. Other words for problem indicate the nature of the problem such as a dispute, error or risk. Problems may alternatively be described as decisions, questions or opportunities. The following are common synonyms of problem.
Adversity
Breakdown
Challenge
Collapse
Complication
Concern
Constraint
Debacle
Defect
Difficulty
Disadvantage
Disaster
Dispute
Drawback
Error
Failure
Fault
Hardship
Impediment
Imperfection
Incident
Inconsistency
Issue
Limitation
Matter
Misfortune
Mistake
Obstacle
Opportunity for Improvement
Ordeal
Poor Outcome
Question
Risk
Setback
Shortcoming
Shortfall
Situation
Snag
Struggle
Threat

Notes

An incident is a problem that occurs at a point in time while a situation indicates an ongoing problem.
In problem management, there is a strong distinction made between the effects of a problem and its root cause.

Problems

This is the complete list of articles we have written about problems.
Constraints
Decision Making
Known Unknowns
Obstacles
Risks
Root Cause
Strategy
Tactical Planning
Tactics
Uncertainty
Workaround
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