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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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Congress could retaliate, and the bill poses problems for U.S. firms that have flocked to Ireland for tax purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A person with Parkinson's can also experience depression, anxiety, loss of sense of smell, problems sleeping and memory problems.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Quantum computers harness massive amounts of computing power, enabling them to solve complex problems that classical computers can’t handle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The Mamyshev oscillator, however, is far less susceptible to these problems, making it particularly well suited for integrated photonic devices.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Regardless of the water’s source, for centuries people believed that it cured rheumatism’s stiff joints, as well as skin problems, respiratory illnesses, menstrual cramps, fevers, and so on.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson