Struggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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struggling

 

[ หˆstrสŒษก(ษ™)lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "struggling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lutando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค˜เคฐเฅเคท เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรคmpfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjuang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฆๅŠดใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luchando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcadele etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๊ตฐ๋ถ„ํˆฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ุงุถู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bojovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bojovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒฃๆ‰Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boriti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ berjast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbarizษ™ aparmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luchando

Etymology

The word 'struggling' originated from the Middle English word 'strugglen', which is derived from the Old French word 'estrugler'. Its earliest usage dates back to the 14th century. The concept of struggling has been a part of human existence since ancient times, reflecting the innate human drive to overcome challenges and obstacles. Throughout history, individuals and societies have faced various struggles, leading to personal growth, societal change, and resilience in the face of adversity.

See also: struggles.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,133 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.