Difficulty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Difficulty is a noun meaning The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
Meaning
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
More Meanings
- An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
- (sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
- An objection.
- That which cannot be easily understood or believed.
- An awkward situation or quarrel.
Example Sentences
We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.
2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online
My mom is old and has a lot of difficulty (in) remembering all her grandchildren's names.
The two-hour debate was briefly stalled by a technical difficulty with the moderators’ microphones.
Word Forms
- difficulties
Synonyms for difficulty
Depending on context, synonyms include trouble, difficultness.
Antonyms for difficulty
Common opposites include ease, easiness, simplicity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include difficultness, trouble, difficile, difficult, problem, challenging.
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