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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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Two separate technical problems in qualifying in Shanghai prevented him fighting for pole.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Meanwhile, Neil Gordon was discovering problems with “Behind the Doors of Justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Younger mice with lower Menin levels developed increased brain inflammation, thinning skin, lower bone mass, impaired balance, memory problems, and a shorter lifespan compared with normal mice.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

When leaders and the public can’t even agree on basic facts, we lose the ability to solve important problems.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The children found the cheetah statues amusing and busied themselves doing math problems with the spots.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood