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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

Quantum computers could eventually solve certain complex problems that are beyond the reach of conventional computers, but their quantum states are extremely fragile.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Casadaban says similar approaches are being explored for problems including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

A lot of the so-called "problems" during teenage years are related to androgens, a hormone which, although present in girls, is more prevalent in boys.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

China’s rulers solved that issue, though not without some continuing problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Emergency Services business cards and told the owners to call if they had any problems.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith