Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɪkəlti/

Definitions

Noun

1. The state or quality of being difficult or hard to do, understand, or deal with: She found the math problem quite a difficulty.
2. A troublesome or challenging situation: The project posed numerous difficulties for the team.

Verb

1. To cause or experience difficulty: He had difficulty completing the task on time.
2. To face or encounter challenges: She didn’t have difficulty persuading her boss.

Phrases

• “Overcome a difficulty” means to successfully deal with a challenge.
• “Have difficulty with something” indicates struggling or inefficiency in a particular area.
• “No difficulty in doing” suggests ease or simplicity when performing an action.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students encountered considerable difficulty solving the complex equation.”
• Verb: “After several attempts, he finally managed to difficulty his fear of public speaking.”
• Adjective: “The book’s content was presented in a way that made it easy for readers to understand, without any difficulty.”

Synonyms

• Challenge
• Hardship
• Struggle
• Barrier
• Obstacle
• Problem
• Complication
• Complexity

Antonyms

• Ease
• Simplicity
• Smoothness
• Grace
• Facility
• Effortlessness