DIFFICULTY Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

difficulty

noun

ˈdi-fi-(ˌ)kəl-tē

as in hardship

something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal the many difficulties that he encountered on the road from poor orphan to head of a major corporation

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as in complexity

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult there was a minor difficulty when we realized that the store had already closed

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as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the only difficulty I have with the dress is its color—does it come in anything besides purple?

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as in controversy

variance of opinion on a matter the theologian's ongoing difficulties with the Vatican

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Recent Examples of difficulty Brandsema explained that humans are born with one pool of motor neurons for life, and SMA slowly robs individuals of their motor neurons over time, leaving them with difficulty walking or running, holding up their heads, or even swallowing food and liquid safely. —

Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 During the next few months, the two took Preston to the hospital several times with health issues including breathing difficulties, a seizure, bruising to the head, and a fractured arm, the statement said. —

Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Keeping games close is something the 2024-25 Hawks had difficulty doing. —

Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 For example, people with copper metabolism disorders, such as Wilson's disease, can have difficulty processing and eliminating copper from the body. —

Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for difficulty

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The couples who navigate advanced prostate cancer most successfully aren’t the ones who avoid hardship.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
CoAction serves individuals and families from infancy through older adulthood who are experiencing financial hardship, working to create a Northwest Indiana where people can flourish regardless of income, ability, or age.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026