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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Would increased synergy with the UK - Europe's second-largest economy and a military power, despite its well-documented problems - not be advantageous for the EU under these new circumstances?

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Many of the issues that Greenspan highlighted in a 2014 interview with MarketWatch remain critical problems for the Fed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Typical symptoms include a fever of 38°C or higher, fatigue, muscle pain, and gastrointestinal problems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

He was known to enjoy pondering economic minutiae while taking lengthy baths to relieve back problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

I work one p.m. to nine p.m. now, and I really do need to get ready for work, for the telephone calls connecting the problems of the people all over the city.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse