difficulty — meaning, definition & examples

Definition

A problem or situation that is hard to deal with or overcome

She faced great difficulty in learning the new language, but she persevered.

A challenge or obstacle that requires effort and skill to overcome

The team encountered difficulty in the final round of the competition, but they managed to win.

challengeOften implies a sense of opportunity or invitation to prove oneself obstacleMore concrete and tangible, often referring to a physical or visible barrier hardshipImplies a sense of suffering or adversity, often with a focus on the emotional or financial impact

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