difficulty (Meaning)
difficulty (n)
an effort that is inconvenient
a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
the quality of being difficult
difficulty (n.)
The state of being difficult, or hard to do; hardness; arduousness; -- opposed to easiness or facility; as, the difficulty of a task or enterprise; a work of difficulty.
Something difficult; a thing hard to do or to understand; that which occasions labor or perplexity, and requires skill and perseverance to overcome, solve, or achieve; a hard enterprise; an obstacle; an impediment; as, the difficulties of a science; difficulties in theology.
A controversy; a falling out; a disagreement; an objection; a cavil.
Embarrassment of affairs, especially financial affairs; -- usually in the plural; as, to be in difficulties.
Synonyms & Antonyms of difficulty
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difficulty Sentence Examples
- The difficulty of the advanced calculus problems left many students seeking additional help from the professor.
- Overcoming the difficulty of a language barrier is a common challenge for international travelers.
- The team encountered unexpected difficulties when implementing the new software system.
- The difficulty of the obstacle course increased with each level, testing the participants' physical endurance.
- Managing conflicting priorities can be a significant difficulty for individuals with busy schedules.
- The difficulty of the puzzle frustrated even the most seasoned crossword enthusiasts.
- Navigating through the dense fog posed a difficulty for the pilot during the landing.
- The difficulty of the job interview heightened as the candidate faced tough questions from the panel.
- Personal relationships often face difficulty when communication breaks down.
- Despite the difficulty of the project, the team successfully completed it ahead of schedule.
FAQs About the word difficulty
an effort that is inconvenient, a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result, a condition or state of affairs
hardship, rigor, asperity, hurdle, hardness,obstacle, adversity, inconvenience, trial, discomfort
opportunity, advantage,opportunity, advantage,, break,break
The difficulty of the advanced calculus problems left many students seeking additional help from the professor.
Overcoming the difficulty of a language barrier is a common challenge for international travelers.
The team encountered unexpected difficulties when implementing the new software system.
The difficulty of the obstacle course increased with each level, testing the participants' physical endurance.
