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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

Quantum computers could eventually solve certain complex problems that are beyond the reach of conventional computers, but their quantum states are extremely fragile.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

But she said problems appear on Google Maps now and again but she did not know what causes them.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Common brain-related symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, memory problems, and low mood.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“So we’re going to strengthen the tools available to make sure that we can have the confidence as a country that we can solve our problems together.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

If she hadn’t been so selfish, maybe there would have been a little air in the house for my problems.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz