difficulty

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being hard to do, understand, or deal with.
    • The project was completed without any major difficulty.
    • He had difficulty breathing after running up the stairs.
    • The difficulty of the exam caused many students to stay up late studying.
  2. A problem or something that causes trouble.
    • One difficulty with the plan is the lack of funding.
    • She faced many difficulties while starting her own business.
    • The team worked together to overcome every difficulty.
  3. A disagreement or argument.
    • There was some difficulty between the two neighbors over the fence.
    • The meeting ended without any difficulty between the groups.
    • They resolved their difficulty and became friends again.
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