problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /

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

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OpenAI is backing a new AI startup that aims to build software allowing so-called AI “agents” to communicate and solve complex problems in industries such as finance and biotech.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have an enormous problem,” said Ron Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican.

From MarketWatch

School districts and more than 40 state Attorneys General have also sued for damages to compensate for social problems allegedly caused by the platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies have long argued it is impossible to attribute harm from a global problem to any single emitter, and courts have been cautious about awarding compensation.

From Barron's

“If this doesn’t get resolved soon, we are going to be facing supply-chain problems just like we did with Covid,” Smith said.

From Barron's

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