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headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /
NOUN
difficulty, problem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dilemma hassle inconvenience trouble worry
STRONG
annoyance bane bother frustration hindrance nuisance pest predicament quagmire vexation
WEAK
pain in the neck
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage peace
STRONG
aid assistance blessing delight encouragement happiness help pleasure solution
NOUN
migraine
Synonyms
STRONG
cephalalgia megrim
WEAK
pounding head splitting headache throbbing head

Example Sentences

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It's a headache for Alto Hospicio's local authority.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The agency ultimately deemed replacing the Artemis II heat shield too much of a logistical headache and opted for the latter, simpler approach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

His sacking, over allegations related to his personal conduct, leaves something of a headache for BBC Radio 2 executives.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Rousseau’s inability to speak French caused a public-relations headache for the company in 2021, when the CEO said his work schedule hadn’t allowed time for him to learn and master French.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The brain freeze recedes into a dull headache that knocks at the back of my head.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer