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Difficulty
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
📖 Definitions of "Difficulty"
- 1
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
- 2
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
"We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."
- 3
(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
"2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online"
- 4
An objection.
🔄 Synonyms of "Difficulty"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| troublenoun | A distressing or dangerous situation. |
| difficultnessnoun | The state or quality of being difficult. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Difficulty"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| easenoun | Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily. |
| easinessnoun | The state or quality of being easy (in various senses). particularly: |
| simplicitynoun | The state or quality of being simple |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Difficulty"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| difficultnessnoun | The state or quality of being difficult. |
| troublenoun | A distressing or dangerous situation. |
| difficile | Difficult. |
| difficultverb | Hard, not easy, requiring much effort. |
| problemnoun | A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with. |
| nodusnoun | A difficulty. |
| challengingnoun | Difficult, hard to do. |
| problematicnoun | Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s): |
| hardshipnoun | Difficulty or trouble; hard times. |
| arduousnessnoun | The state of being arduous. |
| arduous | Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance. |
| predicamentnoun | An unfortunate or trying position or condition. |
| strugglingnoun | The act of one who struggles. |
| hardnoun | (countable, nautical) A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water. |
| hasslenoun | Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems. |
| harshnessnoun | The quality of being harsh. |
| handicapnoun | Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders. |
| stressnoun | (uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal. |
| plightnoun | A dire or unfortunate situation. |
| troubled | Anxious, worried, careworn. |
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