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solution Antonyms

Opposite of solution

Because the opposite of solution shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Usage Example

"The committee worked late into the night to find a practical problem to the budget deficit."

Strongest
problem
dilemma
Strong
complication
predicament
quandary

• noun (Context 2)

The correct answer to a puzzle, riddle, or mathematical equation.

Usage Example

"The question to the crossword puzzle will be printed in tomorrow's edition of the newspaper."

Strongest
question
Strong
riddle
enigma
mystery

Similar words to solution

Words similar to solution shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

answer
resolution
remedy
key
mixture
fix
result
blend
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• Nearby Words

solubility
soluble
solute
solution
solvable
solve
solvency

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Solution. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/solution
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