stark problem

[/stɑrk ˈprɑbləm/]
noun phrasepl: stark problems
problema gritante
1. A problem that is severe, obvious, and difficult to ignore; a problem characterized by harsh or bare facts
The stark problem facing our healthcare system is the lack of funding.
O problema gritante que enfrenta nosso sistema de saúde é a falta de financiamento.
2. A problem presented in its most basic, unadorned, or unpleasant form without mitigation
The report laid bare the stark problem of poverty in rural areas.
O relatório expôs o problema gritante da pobreza nas áreas rurais.
The term 'stark problem' is commonly used in English-language media, academic discussions, and policy debates in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'problema gritante' carries similar weight and urgency. The phrase emphasizes the unavoidability and severity of an issue, often used in serious discourse about social, economic, or political challenges.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
glaring problempressing problemserious problemacute problemharsh reality
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor issuetrivial concernnegligible problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema gritante
Most common and widely understood term
General Brazilian
problema evidente
Alternative term emphasizing obviousness
Portugal
problema flagrante
Commonly used in Portuguese; emphasizes the blatant nature
General
problema grave
Simple alternative focusing on severity

Related Words

stark contraststark realitystarklystarkness

Related Idioms & Phrases

face a stark problem head-on
confront the stark problem
lay bare a stark problem
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