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 novel reminds us that while literature may not have answers to the world’s problems, it can help us examine our wounds and find solace in art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Still, he cautions that the risk of widespread communications problems due to overheating is probably low: "I don't think it's actually prevalent or particularly likely."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

John West reports the news with code, offering novel computational solutions to hard journalistic problems across a wide range of topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

But it can discuss users' daily concerns, remind them to take medication and help spot potential health problems, or even propose watching a World Cup match together.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

They were thrilled that I, too, read Aviation Week and was as interested in these problems as they were.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson