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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Sinner has previously encountered physical problems in the heat, and he cramped badly at this year's Australian Open in temperatures close to 40C.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But a joint bid coupled with a commitment to break up the group could ultimately avoid these problems, but the risk associated with the transaction would be significant, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

After being installed in his new post, Sonko promised to "not use this responsibility to orchestrate institutional chaos, to create an institutional crisis, or to cause problems for the president of the republic".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Debra Matlock, who runs the Los Feliz Improvement Assn., said Raman’s office responds quickly to problems in the community but lacks the kind of warm bedside manner that politicians use to endear themselves with constituents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

One of the problems with having Mr. Kravitz for art was that you never knew when it was safe to get a fresh sheet of paper.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville