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 pilot reported mechanical difficulties moments before the crash in the southeast corner of the airport, The Times reported at the time.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 16, 2026
"The domestic imbalance between strong supply and weak demand remains pronounced, some firms face operational difficulties and the foundation for steady economic improvement requires consolidation," it said.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
When these local connections showed poorer integrity, gray matter loss was more strongly associated with impaired language performance and broader cognitive difficulties.
From Science Daily β Sep. 14, 2026
A handful of undercard fighters weighed in after Benn while Garcia was still nowhere to be seen, prompting questions about whether the Californian was having difficulties making the limit.
From BBC β Sep. 12, 2026
One could of course adopt the term ‘progressivist’, but that would elide all the difficulties that are associated with the idea of progress.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
