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problems

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

Example Sentences

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Prabowo has acknowledged that the scheme was beset "with many problems".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“You’re now letting engineers actually solve engineering problems and open systems up at the level of software that was imminently doable a long time ago.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

RAD filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March, attributing its problems to publicity around the state investigation into the business and other “regulatory matters,” according to petition documents.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

L.A., for all of its problems, is a city of dreamers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A handful of professionals gathered with a trained psychotherapist to share their problems in a safe environment.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis