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

In April 1917, the German submarine UC-30 was making its way through waters near Rømø after abandoning a mission to Ireland because of engine problems.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 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

There is no evidence that even reasonably high dietary exposures to acrylamide cause health problems like cancer.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

They have their problems, but at least they’re not the Chargers; at least they didn’t just get completely out-executed by the Arizona Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Mr. Dovlo shrugged as if that were the least of his problems and held out his hand for the rest of the commission.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo