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

Spurs forward Dominic Solanke has endured injury problems over the past 18 months, while team-mate Richarlison has entered the final year of his contract.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Critics and the press are claiming shock and surprise—which is odd, given the obvious legal problems with the litigation from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Climate change is making our water problems systematically more challenging,” Jackson said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Yardeni: It is worth watching the credit markets, since problems there tend to surface before stocks catch on.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

So I let him lead the way, and ignore the voice inside me that’s always looking for problems where there aren’t any.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam