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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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Congress could retaliate, and the bill poses problems for U.S. firms that have flocked to Ireland for tax purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Mamyshev oscillator, however, is far less susceptible to these problems, making it particularly well suited for integrated photonic devices.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

He has devoted a surprising amount of time and energy into relaying the minute engineering problems plaguing this shallow pool on the National Mall.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

England now face a different challenge, of rebuilding the shattered confidence of a team scarred by their walloping down under, against a New Zealand team that could very easily pose huge problems.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In 1850, when Phineas comes to Boston, Dr. Harlow feels he must keep the details of his patient's personality problems confidential, but he does tell some of the truth to Dr. Nelson Sizer.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman