problems

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difficulty; bad situation n.
puzzle, question n.

NOUN

difficulty; bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complication dilemma dispute headache issue obstacle question trouble

STRONG

botheration box count crunch disagreement doubt hitch mess pickle predicament quandary scrape squeeze worriment

WEAK

can of worms disputed point hot water point at issue

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage agreement assistance blessing help peace

STRONG

benefit certainty opening solution

WEAK

good situation

NOUN

puzzle, question

Synonyms

STRONG

bugaboo conundrum enigma example grabber illustration intricacy mystery poser puzzler query riddle stickler stumper teaser twister

WEAK

brainteaser cliff-hanger mind-boggler sixty-four thousand dollar question

Antonyms

WEAK

good situation solution

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problems

He said Voskanyan had a difficult life and a lot of problems but was deeply loved by friends and family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

“I don’t want to cause any problems but I’d love to see it unified,” Trump told a reporter who sought his opinion on the issue.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

Driscoll’s began trial production, but there were problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

These are sent to an organisation when a coroner identifies problems which, if not dealt with, could lead to further deaths.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

“I nip problems in the bud!” the Obayifo exclaims.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer