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difficulty

noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

Meaning

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.

in difficulty

challenge, hardship, obstacle, struggle, trouble

ease, simplicity, comfort

face difficulty, great difficulty, difficulty in, experience difficulty

unfairness or injustice

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

Rapid increase in numbers; rapid reproduction or spread.

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions