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Problem

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troublenounA distressing or dangerous situation.
jobnounA task.

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troublenounA distressing or dangerous situation.
jobnounA task.
problematicnounPosing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):
difficultynounThe state of being difficult, or hard to do.
difficultiesnoun(colloquial) a series of frustrations
difficultverbHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
hardshipnounDifficulty or trouble; hard times.
predicamentnounAn unfortunate or trying position or condition.
dangernounExposure to likely harm; peril.
puzzlenoun(countable) A thing such as a complicated matter or a problem which is difficult to make sense of or understand; also, a person who is difficult to make sense of or understand; an enigma.
threatnounAn indication of potential or imminent danger.
hasslenounTrouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
handicapnounSomething that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
disordernounAbsence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
hang-upnoun(informal) An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition.
plightnounA dire or unfortunate situation.
mix-upnounA confusion, mistake, muddle or misunderstanding.
impedimentnounA hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
worrynounA strong feeling of anxiety.
obstaclenounSomething that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

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