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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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He said although "it caused all sorts of problems", he was eventually allowed to work on both series.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“If inflation gets bad enough it’s going to create terrific problems for retirees.”

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

In recent years, local dogs posed problems, too, as did the occasional irate farmer who had lost a chicken.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing earlier this month for a closely watched summit, during which Trump said the two sides had settled "a lot of different problems".

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Cassiopeia expressed her feelings through the use of math problems: Four Minus One Equals SO SAD, for example, or Three Plus One Equals HOORAY.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood