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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Before the developer of a Midtown Manhattan conversion project was thrust into the spotlight this week, MetroLoft was already battling problems at another high-profile conversion project downtown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

A midnight curfew was introduced following an Ashes tour blighted by off-field problems, but ambiguities around the curfew were a factor in the nightclub controversy involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

White has found that most often, robotaxis cause problems by not moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

The government says youth centres play an important role in tackling these problems.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

They had their own problems to deal with.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland