Difficulty

noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

Word Frequency: 43.6

Definitions

1.nounThe state of being difficult, or hard to do.

2.nounAn obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

"We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."

3.noun(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.nounAn objection.

5.nounThat which cannot be easily understood or believed.

6.nounAn awkward situation or quarrel.

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