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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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About 44% of users in the study mentioned at least one side effect, most commonly gastrointestinal problems.

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

Her control problems reappeared in the fifth, though she wasn’t the only one facing challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In his report Milburn will also highlight the challenges young people face getting into work, concluding that the increase in mental health problems is real.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Why doesn’t she try to deal with her problems?

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko