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

Eating individual plant-based products is therefore unlikely to cause problems on its own.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

After years of health problems, she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Locals report numerous health problems, while the dangers posed by the area's air pollution are well documented.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Seek help: Citizens Advice, Stepchange, Christians Against Poverty and National Debtline can all offer advice on money problems.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Deep down, I was glad that, unlike other folks in Sassafras Springs, Aunt Pretty didn't mind her own business, at least when her neighbors had problems.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney