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What is another word for big problem?

Hint: See synonyms for serious and problem.

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An issue or problem that is severe in nature

A complaint or grievance about something

Noun

An issue or problem that is severe in nature

serious problem

difficult situation

serious complication

serious dilemma

sticky situation

tricky situation

no-win situation

serious predicament

large difficulty

awkward situation

difficult choice

sorry condition

critical situation

problematic situation

unfortunate situation

worst-case scenario

reversal of fortune

tight situation

stroke of ill luck

fine kettle of fish

pretty kettle of fish

ticklish situation

desperate straits

stumbling block

complicated situation

spot of trouble

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

dog's breakfast

hard nut to crack

urgent situation

source of trouble

thorn in the flesh

with nowhere to turn

matter of contention

point of contention

damned if you do, damned if you don't

diffict situation

mass of problems

troublesome situation

botched situation

difficult problem

embarrassing situation

embarrassing problem

between a rock and a hard place

unpredictable situation

troublesome problem

complex problem

thorn in one's side

source of difficulty

concerning matter

state of perplexity

state of uncertainty

delicate situation

negative aspect

extreme suffering

teething trouble

unforeseen circumstance

a bad situation

a sorry condition

a difficult situation

worst possible outcome

worst that could happen

worst comes to worst

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't

lose-lose situation

pushing poop uphill

up poop creak without a paddle

pain in the neck

pain in the rear

pain in the backside

source of irritation

source of annoyance

pain in the bum

unforeseen circumstances

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“Devizes has got a big problem here, and it is high time that the schools, the police, and the youth club all worked together to find a solution.”

Noun

A complaint or grievance about something

dissatisfaction

moans and groans

counter-argument

formal complaint

statement of opposition

taking exception

howls of protest

minor criticism

trivial objection

trivial complaint

statement of dissatisfaction

adverse comment

bone of contention

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“I've got a big problem with you people, and now, you're going to hear about it!”

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