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[ dif-i-kuhl-tee, -kuhl-tee ] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti, -kəl ti / SEE SYNONYMS FOR difficulty ON THESAURUS.COM
noun, plural dif·fi·cul·ties.the fact or condition of being difficult. Often difficul·ties. an embarrassing situation, especially of financial affairs. a trouble or struggle. 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. Origin of difficulty1350–1400; Middle English difficulte (<Anglo-French ) <Latin difficultās, equivalent to difficil( is) difficile + -tās-ty 2SYNONYMS FOR difficulty2 dilemma, predicament, quandary, plight, fix, exigency, strait. 3 problem. SEE SYNONYMS FOR difficulty ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM difficultypre·dif·fi·cul·ty, noun, plural pre·dif·fi·cul·ties.Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for difficultyAny difficulties we experience now are not as horrible as the constant fear of bombs. Where Chechens Go to Escape Their Surreal Past—and Risky Present|Anna Nemtsova|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST In July 2013, I questioned Cipriani about the difficulties had while trying to open Bomba. The Battle to Be King of Ibiza Nightlife|Melanie Mendelewitsch|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST But despite all the difficulties, the Omrans consider themselves among the lucky ones. Beating Cancer & Dodging Israel's Bombs|Itay Hod|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST “It all comes from the difficulties of working with Bjork on Dancer in the Dark,” said Skarsgard. Lars von Trier Breaks His Vow of Silence to Discuss ‘Nymphomaniac’ in Venice|Marlow Stern|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
New York took over as the epicenter of fashion due to the difficulties communicating with France during the war. How World Wars Made Females More Androgynous|Liza Foreman|July 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST It set him thinking that it might be a prudish strain in the young man's mind, due to the System in difficulties. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Complete|George Meredith I could not help wishing that I had gone with them, to share the difficulties and dangers they might meet. The Wanderers|W.H.G. Kingston Night and day he had been examining evidence, pondering the difficulties to be overcome, and the chances of success. The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869|Various The transportation of certain kinds of seeds over long distances, especially on sea voyages, is often beset with difficulties. The Nursery Book|Liberty Hyde Bailey That there are difficulties in the way of believing thus, I grant; that there are impossibilities, I deny. Hope of the Gospel|George MacDonald
British Dictionary definitions for difficulty
noun plural -tiesthe 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 obstaclehe always makes difficulties a trouble or source of trouble; worry lack of ease; awkwardnesshe could run only with difficulty Word Origin for difficultyC14: from Latin difficultās, from difficilis difficult, from dis- not + facilis easy, facile Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to difficultypredicament, complication, dilemma, hardship, hazard, snag, obstacle, struggle, frustration, pain, trouble, deadlock, crisis, adversity, stress, anxiety, embarrassment, inconvenience, setback, strife |