rampantproblem

noun
UK /ˈræmpənt ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˈræmpənt ˈprɑːbləm/

A rampant problem is a big trouble that keeps spreading and is hard to stop.

The town worked together to fix the rampant problem of litter in the park.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A difficulty that grows quickly and affects many people or places.

Bullying online became a rampant problem for schools everywhere.

3. A situation that is very common and hard to control.

Cheating in the game turned into a rampant problem among the players.

4. A serious issue that spreads fast like a weed.

The rampant problem of fake news spread across the internet.