Struggling: meaning, definitions and examples

having difficulty

To struggle means to have difficulty with something, to make a great effort to do something, or to fight against something. It can also refer to making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint, resist or fight against an opponent. Struggling can be both physical and emotional, involving challenges and obstacles that require effort and determination to overcome.

battle, endure, fight, grapple, strive

Examples of usage

• He was struggling to understand the math problem.

• She struggled to keep her balance on the icy sidewalk.

• The fisherman struggled to reel in the big catch.

• The country is struggling to recover from the economic crisis.

• The team is struggling to win the championship.