Struggles: meaning, definitions and examples

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struggles

 

[ หˆstrสŒษกษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

daily life

Struggles refer to the challenges, difficulties, or obstacles that one faces in their daily life. These can be mental, emotional, physical, or social hurdles that require effort and perseverance to overcome.

Synonyms

challenges, difficulties, obstacles

Examples of usage

  • The struggles of balancing work and family responsibilities can be overwhelming.
  • She shared her struggles with anxiety and depression with her therapist.
Context #2 | Verb

personal growth

When used as a verb, struggles mean to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction. It can also refer to making strenuous efforts to achieve something, especially when facing opposition or difficulties.

Synonyms

endeavor, fight, strive

Examples of usage

  • She struggles to break free from the ropes that bind her.
  • The team struggles to meet their sales targets amidst fierce competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "struggles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dificuldades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค˜เคฐเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรคmpfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjuangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ัŒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trudnoล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฐ้›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luttes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luchas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcadeleler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ์Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุถุงู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ boje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–—ไบ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbarizษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luchas

Word origin

The word 'struggles' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'estrugler', which means 'to struggle'. Over time, the word evolved to take on its current meaning of facing challenges or making efforts to overcome obstacles. The concept of struggles is universal and has been a part of human experience throughout history, serving as a driving force for personal growth and resilience.

See also: struggling.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,648 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.