vexing problem

[VEK-sing PRAB-lem]
noun phrasepl: vexing problems
problema irritante
1. A difficult, annoying, or frustrating issue that is hard to solve or resolve
The vexing problem of climate change requires immediate global action.
O problema irritante da mudança climática requer ação global imediata.
2. A persistent issue that causes annoyance, confusion, or difficulty
The software bug remained a vexing problem for the development team.
O bug de software permanecia um problema irritante para a equipe de desenvolvimento.
The phrase 'vexing problem' is commonly used in academic, professional, and formal contexts in English-speaking countries. In Brazil and Portugal, 'problema irritante' is the standard translation, often used in news media, academic discussions, and formal writing when discussing persistent societal or technical issues.
NYC Slang
pain in the neck problem
Synonyms / Sinônimos
troublesome issuenagging problempesky difficultyfrustrating challengethorny question
Antonyms / Antônimos
simple solutioneasy answerstraightforward issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema irritante
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
problema incômodo
Alternative with emphasis on inconvenience
Portugal
problema irritante
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, widely understood
Portugal
questão aborrecida
More formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Words

vexannoyancedilemmapredicamentquandary

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thorn in one's side
a pain in the neck
a headache
dar dor de cabeça (Portuguese equivalent)
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