nonproblem

noun

ˌnän-ˈprä-bləm How to pronounce nonproblem (audio)
Definition of nonproblemnext
as in nothing
something of little importance the state legislature has wasted its time on nonproblems and has ignored the serious challenges that we face

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Recent Examples of nonproblem Disney+’s warning attacks a nonproblem with a meaningless blob of sensitivity signaling. — Kyle Smith, National Review, 22 Feb. 2021 Ms Taitz seems to be trying to help the students with a nonproblem. — WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018 That perhaps a big problem (nonproblem) this offense will have is figuring out how to distribute the ball so as to keep all the players with an appetite for scoring touchdowns well fed. — Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 5 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonproblem
  1. nothing
  2. small change
  3. triviality
Noun
  • Women continue marching down the runway in their stilettos and frothy little nothings.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • The University of Ottawa team revealed that small changes to the materials and structure of the electronic devices dramatically improve their efficiency and sustainability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These small changes may help shoppers avoid more expensive alterations.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of small change
Noun
  • After that, conquering parts of the universe would be a triviality.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Spain’s shrewdness came in their refusal to engage with off-the-ball trivialities.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of triviality

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“Nonproblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonproblem. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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