| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abnormalities | things outside normal condition |
| 2. | adversities | difficult or unfortunate conditions |
| 3. | afflictions | conditions causing pain or trouble |
| 4. | anomalies | unusual or abnormal things |
| 5. | arguments | disagreements or quarrels |
| 6. | barriers | things preventing progress or access |
| 7. | binds | situations limiting possible actions |
| 8. | blockages | things blocking movement or progress |
| 9. | blocks | obstacles preventing progress |
| 10. | bottlenecks | points causing delay or blockage |
| 11. | bugs | faults in software or systems |
| 12. | challenges | demanding situations needing effort |
| 13. | choppy waters | difficult or uncertain situations |
| 14. | complications | factors making something more difficult |
| 15. | concerns | matters causing worry |
| 16. | conflicts | clashes or serious disagreements |
| 17. | constraints | limits restricting action |
| 18. | defects | imperfections or faults |
| 19. | deficiencies | lacks or inadequacies |
| 20. | difficult spots | uncomfortable or troublesome situations |
| 21. | difficulties | things that are hard to handle |
| 22. | dilemmas | situations involving difficult choices |
| 23. | disadvantages | unfavorable conditions or features |
| 24. | downsides | negative aspects or disadvantages |
| 25. | drawbacks | disadvantages or negative features |
| 26. | errors | mistakes or incorrect actions |
| 27. | failings | faults or weaknesses |
| 28. | failures | lack of success or proper function |
| 29. | faults | defects or things wrong |
| 30. | fixes | awkward or difficult situations |
| 31. | flaws | weaknesses or defects |
| 32. | gaps | missing parts or deficiencies |
| 33. | glitches | minor faults or malfunctions |
| 34. | grey areas | unclear or uncertain matters |
| 35. | hard times | periods of difficulty or hardship |
| 36. | hardships | severe difficulties or suffering |
| 37. | hazards | sources of danger or trouble |
| 38. | headaches | annoying problems or responsibilities |
| 39. | hindrances | things that slow or obstruct progress |
| 40. | hitches | minor difficulties causing delay |
| 41. | hurdles | barriers that must be overcome |
| 42. | ills | harmful conditions or troubles |
| 43. | impediments | things that hinder progress |
| 44. | infractions | minor rule violations |
| 45. | interruptions | events stopping normal activity |
| 46. | irregularities | things not normal or proper |
| 47. | issues | matters causing difficulty or concern |
| 48. | jams | difficult situations hard to escape |
| 49. | knots | difficult, tangled situations |
| 50. | lapses | temporary failures or mistakes |
| 51. | limitations | restrictions or weaknesses |
| 52. | loopholes | gaps causing legal or practical issues |
| 53. | loose ends | unfinished details needing attention |
| 54. | messes | confused or troublesome situations |
| 55. | minefields | situations full of hidden risks |
| 56. | missteps | mistaken actions or judgments |
| 57. | mistakes | errors causing difficulty |
| 58. | misunderstandings | failures to understand correctly |
| 59. | mix-ups | confusions or mistakes |
| 60. | morasses | complicated situations hard to escape |
| 61. | muddles | confused or disordered situations |
| 62. | obstacles | things blocking progress |
| 63. | obstructions | things blocking progress or passage |
| 64. | open questions | matters still undecided |
| 65. | ordeals | painful or difficult experiences |
| 66. | outages | periods when service is unavailable |
| 67. | oversights | things missed by mistake |
| 68. | pain points | specific sources of difficulty |
| 69. | pitfalls | hidden dangers or difficulties |
| 70. | plights | serious or unfortunate situations |
| 71. | predicaments | difficult or unpleasant situations |
| 72. | pressures | stressful demands or difficulties |
| 73. | quagmires | complex situations hard to escape |
| 74. | quandaries | states of uncertainty over choices |
| 75. | quarrels | angry disagreements |
| 76. | roadblocks | obstacles stopping progress |
| 77. | rough patches | periods of difficulty |
| 78. | rough spots | difficult parts of a process |
| 79. | rough waters | difficult conditions or circumstances |
| 80. | scrapes | minor difficult or awkward situations |
| 81. | setbacks | events that delay or reverse progress |
| 82. | shortcomings | weaknesses or deficiencies |
| 83. | slowdowns | reductions in speed or progress |
| 84. | snags | small difficulties or hidden obstacles |
| 85. | stalls | delays or interruptions in progress |
| 86. | sticking points | issues preventing agreement or progress |
| 87. | stumbling blocks | obstacles causing difficulty |
| 88. | tangles | complicated or confusing situations |
| 89. | tight spots | difficult situations with limited options |
| 90. | tough times | difficult periods or circumstances |
| 91. | trials | difficult experiences or tests |
| 92. | tribulations | serious troubles or hardships |
| 93. | trouble spots | areas where difficulties occur |
| 94. | troubles | situations causing worry or hardship |
| 95. | trying times | stressful or difficult periods |
| 96. | unresolved matters | issues not yet settled |
| 97. | weak spots | vulnerable or problematic areas |
| 98. | weaknesses | areas lacking strength or effectiveness |
| 99. | woes | serious troubles or sorrows |
| 100. | worries | things that cause anxiety |
