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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"Just as humans have to solve problems to survive, the same goes for other organisms," says Zheng, now a postdoc at the Allen Institute.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

He has often struggled for fitness and was hit by back problems in each of his previous two appearances – against India in Ranchi two years ago and against Australia at Headingley in 2023.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Technologies that once seemed daunting will become more appealing when you have business problems they can solve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"Something really had to be done: cadmium builds up silently in the body and can ultimately cause serious problems," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Coyotes are viewed as problems in urban areas when they’re healthy and leave everyone alone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz