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Definition of difficulty - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hard challengeproblem requiring effort to overcome
- The difficulty of the task was underestimated.
2.
challengestate of being hard to do or understand
- She faced difficulty in solving the puzzle.
3.
troubleRare awkward or troublesome situationRare
- They found themselves in financial difficulty.
Expressions with difficulty
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struggling to do something
She was in difficulty trying to solve the puzzle.
filled with challenges or problems
The project was fraught with difficulty from the start.
degree of challenge in a task or game
The difficulty level of the puzzle was set to high..
in a way that requires significant effort
He completed the task with difficulty.
in a way that is easy or not hard
She solved the puzzle with little difficulty.
unexpected equipment problem hindering task completion
The broadcast was delayed due to technical difficulty.
in a way that is very easy and effortless
She solved the puzzle without the slightest difficulty.
level of challenge in a task or activity
The degree of difficulty in the exam was unexpected.
condition that affects ability to learn and understand
He was diagnosed with a learning difficulty at age seven..
in a way that is hard or challenging
He finished the race not without difficulty.
in a way that needs a lot of effort or struggle
She passed the exam with great difficulty after months of intense study.
problem starting or passing urine normally from the bladder
He reported difficulty urinating and was advised to see a doctor.
Origin of difficulty
Latin, difficultas (difficulty)
Terms with difficulty included in their meaning
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simplicity
requiring less effort or difficulty
ease
without difficulty or effort
ease
without difficulty or effort
difficulty
more difficult to do or understand
difficulty
situation causing difficulty or needing resolution
difficulty
somewhat hard to do or understand
difficulty
difficult to obtain or achieve
hindrance
causing difficulty or obstruction
difficulty
indicates that a task requires more effort or time
problem solved
expression when a problem or difficulty is resolved
general trouble
ask if there is trouble or difficulty in a situation
goal seeking
make an effort to do something, especially despite difficulty
difficulty
difficult to understand or deal with
movement
pulled along forcefully or with difficulty
simplicity
freedom from difficulty or effort
difficulty
problem or situation causing worry or difficulty
trouble
problem or difficulty to be resolved
deal with challenges
succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty
process
the act of getting better after illness or difficulty
ease
requiring little effort or difficulty
effort
strive with difficulty or effort
challenges
facing difficulty in achieving success or stability
difficulty
situation hard to escape from
general state
state of distress or difficulty
Examples of difficulty in a sentence
The difficulty of climbing the mountain was immense. He encountered difficulty in learning the new language. The project presented unexpected difficulty for the team. She faced difficulty in solving the puzzle. The project ran into unexpected difficulty.
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- French:difficulté, problème, ...
- German:Schwierigkeit, ...
- Italian:difficoltà, ...
- Spanish:dificultad, complicación, ...
- Portuguese:dificuldade, desafio, ...
- Chinese:困难, 挑战, ...
- Japanese:困難, 難しさ, ...
- Arabic:صُعُوبَة, عُسْر, ...
- Hebrew:קֹשִׁי, קוֹשִׁי, ...
- Russian:сложность, проблема, ...
- Ukrainian:складність, проблема, ...
- Hindi:कठिनाई, बाधा, ...
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