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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

Two major problems emerged, one of which had me up most of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The buildup of these senescent cells has been associated with a range of health problems that become more common with age.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

The TSE requested explanations from the company, which cited "technical problems" worldwide.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Thorough screening and a good lease can reduce problems and help resolve disputes, but nothing is foolproof.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

They had their own problems to deal with.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland