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

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problems

"I have heart disease, high blood pressure and problems with my eyes," she said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

However, Morrison's career was hindered by legal issues and disciplinary problems.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

We need to view our problems from the outside in.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026

With most of the batteries he installs, he can troubleshoot problems from his desk no matter where a truck is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Whatever problems I had, she didn’t deserve to be tangled up in them.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff