troublesome issue

[/ˈtrʌbəlsəm ˈɪʃuː/]
noun phrasepl: troublesome issues
questão problemática / problema incômodo
1. A difficult, annoying, or complicated problem that causes concern or difficulty
The lack of funding has become a troublesome issue for the school district.
A falta de financiamento tornou-se uma questão problemática para o distrito escolar.
2. A persistent or recurring problem that requires attention or resolution
Data privacy remains a troublesome issue in the tech industry.
A privacidade de dados continua sendo um problema incômodo na indústria de tecnologia.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'troublesome issue' is commonly used in business, political, and social discussions. In Brazil, the phrase often appears in formal written contexts (news, government documents), while in the USA it's equally used in formal and informal speech. The expression reflects a pragmatic approach to acknowledging problems that need resolution.
NYC Slang
pain in the neck / headache
Synonyms / Sinônimos
difficult matterproblematic situationvexing problemnagging concernheadachecomplication
Antonyms / Antônimos
simple mattereasy problemresolved issuetrivial concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão problemática / problema incômodo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
questão chata / problema chato
More colloquial; 'chato' is commonly used in carioca speech
São Paulo
questão problemática / problema difícil
More formal business usage in São Paulo
Portugal
questão problemática / assunto complicado
European Portuguese tends to use 'assunto' for broader issues

Related Words

problematictroublesomecomplicationobstaclechallengeconcern

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thorn in one's side
a can of worms
the tip of the iceberg
a bone of contention
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