Difficulties: meaning, definitions and examples

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difficulties

 

[ ˈdɪfɪkəltiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in life

Challenges or problems that one encounters in life, work, or other areas. Difficulties may include obstacles, hardships, or struggles.

Synonyms

challenges, hardships, obstacles, problems

Examples of usage

  • She faced many difficulties in her career.
  • Financial difficulties can be stressful for many people.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

Feelings of unease, discomfort, or trouble. Difficulties in this context may refer to emotional or psychological struggles.

Synonyms

distress, struggles, troubles, unease

Examples of usage

  • He is going through some emotional difficulties right now.
  • Coping with difficulties in life can be challenging.
Context #3 | Noun

learning

Obstacles or challenges encountered in the process of acquiring new knowledge or skills. Difficulties may arise in understanding complex concepts or mastering a new subject.

Synonyms

challenges, obstacles, struggles

Examples of usage

  • Students often face difficulties in learning new languages.
  • The teacher helps students overcome learning difficulties.

Translations

Translations of the word "difficulties" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dificuldades

🇮🇳 कठिनाइयाँ

🇩🇪 Schwierigkeiten

🇮🇩 kesulitan

🇺🇦 труднощі

🇵🇱 trudności

🇯🇵 困難 (こんなん)

🇫🇷 difficultés

🇪🇸 dificultades

🇹🇷 zorluklar

🇰🇷 어려움

🇸🇦 صعوبات

🇨🇿 obtíže

🇸🇰 ťažkosti

🇨🇳 困难 (kùnnán)

🇸🇮 težave

🇮🇸 erfiðleikar

🇰🇿 қиындықтар

🇬🇪 სირთულეები

🇦🇿 çətinliklər

🇲🇽 dificultades

Etymology

The word 'difficulties' originated from the Latin word 'difficultas', which means 'hardship' or 'trouble'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various challenges and struggles encountered in different aspects of life. The concept of difficulties has been a common theme in literature, psychology, and everyday conversations, highlighting the universal nature of facing obstacles and overcoming them.

See also: difficultly, difficultness, difficulty.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,697, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.