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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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He claims he would never have gone through with it, but he’s been seeing a therapist to deal with his mental health problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That doesn’t make the city’s problems fake, though, even when those experiencing them have a good lot in life.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While a transfer may be a slight inconvenience for usual commuters, it may cause large problems in mass events like the World Cup where risk of overcrowding and crush are at their highest.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

If the winds were strong enough, and the water high enough, they would all have problems, and they would call.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith