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100 Best Synonyms for “Issue”

July 4, 2026

100 Best Synonyms for

No. Item Definition
1. affair A matter or event.
2. agenda item A matter scheduled for discussion.
3. annoyance Something that bothers someone.
4. argument A disagreement or debated point.
5. aspect One part of a subject.
6. bane A cause of persistent trouble.
7. barrier Something that prevents progress.
8. bind A difficult situation.
9. bottleneck A point causing delay.
10. bugbear A source of repeated irritation.
11. business A matter needing attention.
12. case A particular situation or matter.
13. challenge A difficult task or problem.
14. complaint A grievance or dissatisfaction.
15. complication Something making a situation harder.
16. concern A matter causing attention or worry.
17. conflict A serious disagreement or clash.
18. contention A disputed point or claim.
19. controversy A public disagreement.
20. debate A formal discussion of disagreement.
21. difficulty Something hard to deal with.
22. dilemma A difficult choice or problem.
23. disagreement A difference of opinion.
24. discussion point A matter to discuss.
25. dispute A disagreement or argument.
26. downside A negative aspect or problem.
27. drawback A disadvantage or problem.
28. edition A published version.
29. emergency A sudden serious situation.
30. enquiry A question or investigation.
31. fault A defect or responsibility.
32. fix A difficult situation.
33. flashpoint A source of sudden conflict.
34. flaw A defect or weakness.
35. focus The main subject of attention.
36. friction Tension or disagreement.
37. gap A missing part or weakness.
38. glitch A small fault or problem.
39. grievance A complaint about unfair treatment.
40. hazard A potential danger or problem.
41. headache A troublesome problem.
42. hindrance Something that delays or blocks.
43. hitch A temporary problem or delay.
44. hot potato A controversial difficult matter.
45. hurdle A problem to overcome.
46. idea A thought or topic.
47. impediment Something that hinders action.
48. incident An event causing concern.
49. inquiry A question or investigation.
50. irritation A source of annoyance.
51. item A single matter or entry.
52. jam A difficult or stuck situation.
53. lack Something missing or insufficient.
54. limitation A restriction or weakness.
55. loose end An unfinished matter.
56. matter A subject or situation of concern.
57. mess A confused problematic situation.
58. motion A formal proposal for discussion.
59. nuisance An annoying problem or person.
60. number An individual magazine edition.
61. objection A reason for disagreement.
62. obstacle Something blocking progress.
63. open question An unresolved matter.
64. order of business A matter for formal attention.
65. pickle A difficult or awkward situation.
66. pitfall A hidden problem or danger.
67. plight A serious difficult situation.
68. point A specific matter or detail.
69. predicament A difficult or unpleasant situation.
70. problem A matter needing a solution.
71. proposal A suggested plan or idea.
72. proposition A proposal or stated idea.
73. quandary A state of uncertainty.
74. quarrel An angry disagreement.
75. query A question or inquiry.
76. question A point needing discussion or answer.
77. release A published or distributed version.
78. risk A possible problem or danger.
79. roadblock An obstacle to progress.
80. row A noisy argument.
81. setback A problem delaying progress.
82. snag A small unexpected problem.
83. sore point A sensitive subject.
84. sticking point A point blocking agreement.
85. stumbling block Something preventing progress.
86. subject A thing being talked about.
87. talking point A subject for discussion.
88. tension Strained relations or pressure.
89. theme A main subject or idea.
90. topic A subject being discussed.
91. trouble A problem or source of distress.
92. unfinished business A matter not yet completed.
93. unresolved matter A matter not yet settled.
94. urgent matter A matter needing quick attention.
95. version A particular form of something.
96. volume A book or collected edition.
97. weak spot A vulnerable or problematic point.
98. weakness A vulnerable or deficient point.
99. worry A matter causing anxiety.
100. wrangle A dispute or argument.

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