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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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On Thursday the boss of Easyjet, Kenton Jarvis, told the BBC problems caused by the EES were "unacceptable".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The host often mined his track record of uncoolness for punchlines, like when a 2022 headline about supply-chain problems led to a joke about an awkward adolescence spent avoiding team sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

OpenAI, while dealing with its own fair share of problems, is also ahead of SpaceX on the AI front.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Quantum computing aims to harness quantum physics to solve complex problems much faster than classical computers can.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Capital One’s problems with regulators would be resolved, or not, in the next few months.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis