Showing results for problems.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Prabowo has acknowledged that the scheme was beset "with many problems".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“You’re now letting engineers actually solve engineering problems and open systems up at the level of software that was imminently doable a long time ago.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At its annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, the group unveiled MAI-Thinking-1, its first "reasoning" model -- AI systems that break down problems step-by-step before responding, similar to offerings from OpenAI, Google or Anthropic.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Spencer Pratt has blown a hole in that by just naming the problems that everyday residents and voters are seeing and feeling on the ground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

That’s where she went to do her math problems when she was supposed to be at practice.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison