difficulty
noun
the fact or condition of being difficult.
difficulties
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pluralof difficulty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The progressive neurological condition gradually damages brain cells involved in movement, often causing tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement, and difficulties with coordination.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
It said access to urgent care was a "priority" but the centres had faced financial pressures and ongoing recruitment difficulties.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
MCAs “have exacerbated the difficulties faced by small businesses” because of their high costs, the report said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Cognitive symptoms could include illusions or hallucinations — some patients report sensing a shadowy figure nearby — and difficulties with problem solving and navigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Neel felt a bit better about his own difficulties with Headmaster.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
