problem child
ˈprɑːbləm tʃaɪld
problem children
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Definition of problem child - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
troublemakerperson or thing causing frequent trouble
  • The old car was a problem child for the mechanic.
menace nuisance troublemaker
2.
behaviorchild difficult to manage due to behavior issues
  • The teacher struggled with the problem child in her class.
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Expressions with problem

teething problemn.
initial issue with a new project or system
The software had some teething problems after its launch.
hairy problemn.
difficult or complex issue to solve
The team faced a hairy problem with the new software.
heart of the problemn.
central part of an issue needing attention
We need to address the heart of the problem first.
not my problemexp.
indicating that something is not one's duty
The deadline is tomorrow, but it's not my problem.
solution in search of a problemn.
idea or product made without a real need or problem
This gadget is just a solution in search of a problem.
Houston, we have a problemexp.
used humorously to report a major problem has occurred
Houston, we have a problem with the engine.

Expressions with child

child's playn.
activity by children driven by imagination
The backyard was filled with child's play.
boomerang childn.
young adult returning to live with parents after independence
After college, he became a boomerang child.
golden childn.
person highly favored or regarded as special
She was always the golden child in the family.
child at heartn.
adult retaining childlike qualities
Even at 50, she is a child at heart, always playful and curious.
a burnt child dreads the fireexp.
past negative experiences make people cautious
She refused to invest in stocks after losing money. A burnt child dreads the fire.
embrace your inner childv.
accept and express your childlike qualities
At the carnival, embrace your inner child and race for cotton candy.
it's child's playexp.
very easy to do or accomplish
With this app, it's child's play to file your taxes.
like parent, like childexp.
children often resemble their parents in traits or behavior
He loves painting, just like his dad. Like parent, like child.
love childn.
child born to unmarried parents
She was the love child of a famous actor.
mere child's playn.
activity requiring little effort
For him, fixing the car was mere child's play.

Terms related to problem child

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Examples of problem child in a sentence

  • Their youngest son was often considered the problem child in school.
  • Parents sought advice for their problem child.
  • The problem child disrupted the family dinner.

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  1. French:enfant à problèmes, ...
  2. German:Sorgenkind, Problemkind, ...
  3. Italian:bambino problematico, ragazzo difficile, ...
  4. Spanish:dolor de cabeza, niño problemático, ...
  5. Portuguese:dor de cabeça, criança problemática, ...
  6. Chinese:麻烦制造者, 难管的孩子, ...
  7. Japanese:問題児, 手のかかる子供, ...
  8. Arabic:مَصْدَر مَتَاعِب, طِفْل مُشَاغِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:יֶלֶד בְּעָיָתִי, יֶלֶד בְּעָיָיתִי, ...
  10. Russian:проблемный случай, трудный ребенок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проблемна дитина, важка дитина, ...
  12. Hindi:सिरदर्द, समस्या बालक, ...

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