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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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Even if the technology lets staff be twice or even three times as productive, there will be additional problems to solve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Solving other people’s problems is where the real money gets made.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In my eyes, this completely the wrong debate - everybody wants Mbappe and having him is not a problem, the problems lie elsewhere.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

While the specter of la migra continues to haunt the city, far more crushing are problems that affect everyone — affordability, housing, traffic, pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Capital One’s problems with regulators would be resolved, or not, in the next few months.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis