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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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The carrier also reportedly suffered significant problems with its toilet system while at sea.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Over time, that energy shortage could weaken communication in the brain and contribute to memory and thinking problems.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Sir John Major, the former prime minister, agreed with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live, that voters wanted quick and easy answers to complicated problems.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In Alzheimer's disease, researchers have long observed that mitochondrial problems appear alongside neuronal degeneration, often before cells die.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

If she hadn’t been so selfish, maybe there would have been a little air in the house for my problems.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz