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difficulty
[ dif-i-kuhl-tee ]
noun
- the fact or condition of being difficult.
- Often difficulties. an embarrassing situation, especially of financial affairs.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- a trouble or struggle.
Synonyms:
- a cause of trouble, struggle, or embarrassment.
- a disagreement or dispute.
- reluctance; unwillingness.
- a demur; objection.
- something that is hard to do, understand, or surmount; an impediment or obstacle.
difficulty
/ ˈɪɪəɪ /
noun
- the state or quality of being difficult
- a task, problem, etc, that is hard to deal with
- often plural a troublesome or embarrassing situation, esp a financial one
- a dispute or disagreement
- often plural an objection or obstacle
he always makes difficulties
- a trouble or source of trouble; worry
- lack of ease; awkwardness
he could run only with difficulty
Other Word Forms
- ·徱·ھ·ܱ·ٲ noun plural predifficulties
Word History and Origins
Origin of difficulty1
Word History and Origins
Origin of difficulty1
Example Sentences
“The first time I would see that is that if I had difficulty flying a helicopter — taking off and flying. It’s a severe test of your brain.”
"She was sweet, I remember her having difficulty with one of the steps. It was all quite an adventure," Sheena said.
Researchers also found partners expressed feelings of high stress, a diminished sense of personal growth and worth, difficulties or inabilities within their caregiving roles, and a general sense of feeling unsupported.
Instead, SB 31 and HB 44 only offer the illusion that the Texas legislature is doing something to address concerns and recognize the myriad difficulties and complications people can experience while pregnant, she said.
It closed until further notice in March, citing difficulties with finding a betting partner and concerns about the proposed ban.
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