difficulty
ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti
difficulties
Definition Synonyms

Definition of difficulty - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
hard challengeproblem requiring effort to overcome
  • The difficulty of the task was underestimated.
challenge obstacle
2.
challengestate of being hard to do or understand
  • She faced difficulty in solving the puzzle.
hurdle obstacle
3.
troubleRareawkward or troublesome situationRare
  • They found themselves in financial difficulty.
challenge obstacle problem
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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.

Origin of difficulty

Latin, difficultas (difficulty)

Terms with difficulty included in their meaning

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easieradj.
simplicity
requiring less effort or difficulty
easilyadv.
ease
without difficulty or effort
easyadv.
ease
without difficulty or effort
harderadj.
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

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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  1. French:difficulté, problème, ...
  2. German:Schwierigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:difficoltà, ...
  4. Spanish:dificultad, complicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:dificuldade, desafio, ...
  6. Chinese:困难, 挑战, ...
  7. Japanese:困難, 難しさ, ...
  8. Arabic:صُعُوبَة, عُسْر, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֹשִׁי, קוֹשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:сложность, проблема, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складність, проблема, ...
  12. Hindi:कठिनाई, बाधा, ...
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