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

They’re my problems, the ones that I want to have.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

"All the problems and theories go away and you compete. It hasn't been any harder or easier. That is the life of a pro athlete, you deal with things like that."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

“They can dispute the rent, claim the apartment has serious problems, challenge the notice, ask for more time, etc.,” he adds.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

Sleep problems are common among people with Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

They were thrilled that I, too, read Aviation Week and was as interested in these problems as they were.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson