problems

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difficulty; bad situation n.
puzzle, question n.

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

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problems

The couple say they have spent hundreds of hours dealing with the problems.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Reni said their child felt dizzy and nauseous before developing stomach problems after eating the meal.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

It’s up to legislators to solve problems in a way that serves society’s interests, including protecting both our children and American innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

The results provide new insight into the important role that chronic, body-wide inflammation plays in aging and its associated health problems.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 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