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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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“I think people are just throwing money at AI for the sake of it and this can create more complexity than the problems it solves,” Romero said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Prabowo has acknowledged that the scheme was beset "with many problems".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Those problems are legion, and whoever wins in November will have a towering inbox.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

L.A., for all of its problems, is a city of dreamers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Cassiopeia expressed her feelings through the use of math problems: Four Minus One Equals SO SAD, for example, or Three Plus One Equals HOORAY.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood