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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

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This solved two critical problems for Blanche: His boss gets to claim victory while the acting attorney general can legally evade judicial accountability.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

"I really hope the fans show patience and good behaviour in the face of some of these problems which we can't hide," Puente adds.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Denmark froze international adoptions in 2024 after a number of serious problems with international adoption practices came to light.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Big problems that don’t get fixed quickly enough or at all, and Pratt represents the angry voter who wants to know why City Hall can’t do better and where all the money went.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

To think that some creaky old saying, too long even to stitch onto a pillow, had the power to solve her problems!

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood