difficulty

US /ˈdɪf.ə.kəl.t̬i/
UK /ˈdɪf.ə.kəl.t̬i/
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1.

the state or condition of being difficult

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We faced many difficulties during the project.
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The exam was of extreme difficulty.
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a thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand

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He overcame many difficulties to achieve his goal.
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Solving this puzzle presents a real difficulty.
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