Definition

The state of having problems or challenges that make something hard to do or understand.

Example

She faced great difficulty in solving the complex math problem.

Conversation

I had such a difficulty understanding that last lesson in class.

Yeah, I found it pretty challenging too.

It's frustrating when you face that kind of difficulty with the material.

Totally, but we can always study together to make it easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Difficulty → It is formed from "difficilis" (from Latin, meaning hard to do) and the suffix "-ty" (indicating a state or condition). The word "difficulty" refers to the state of being hard or challenging to accomplish.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hard to do' — that's what difficulty means.

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