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

“I felt like they were causing sustainability problems for the institution,” he said.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

It is determined in suffering avoided, time returned and problems solved that once seemed intractable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Glasgow City Council has been embroiled in problems over pay for years.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

We addressed the problems in our life, not in a whining way, but in a way where we look for solutions and found them sometimes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

One of the problems with having Mr. Kravitz for art was that you never knew when it was safe to get a fresh sheet of paper.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville