extraordinary problem
[/ɪkˈstrɔːrdəneri ˈprɑːbləm/]
noun phrasepl: extraordinary problems / problemas extraordinários
problema extraordinário
1. An unusual, remarkable, or exceptional difficulty or issue that is far beyond what is typical or expected
The engineering team faced an extraordinary problem when the bridge's foundation began shifting unexpectedly.
A equipe de engenharia enfrentou um problema extraordinário quando a fundação da ponte começou a se deslocar inesperadamente.
2. A complex or challenging situation that requires exceptional solutions or approaches
Climate change presents an extraordinary problem that demands global cooperation.
As mudanças climáticas apresentam um problema extraordinário que exige cooperação global.
3. In mathematics or science, a problem with uncommon parameters or unique characteristics
This extraordinary problem in quantum physics stumped researchers for decades.
Este problema extraordinário em física quântica deixou os pesquisadores perplexos por décadas.
The phrase is used across English and Portuguese-speaking cultures in academic, professional, and journalistic contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in business reports and scientific literature. In the USA and UK, it's common in problem-solving discourse and crisis management. The term emphasizes the severity and uniqueness of a situation, suggesting that standard solutions may not apply.
NYC Slang
crazy problem / wild situation / next-level issue
Related Idioms & Phrases
a problem of extraordinary proportions
face an extraordinary problem head-on
tackle an extraordinary problem
an extraordinarily difficult situation
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