difficulty
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ noun A2- The state of being difficult, or hard to do. · My mom is old and has a lot of difficulty (in) remembering all her grandchildren's names.
- An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal. · We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.
- Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning · 2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online
- An objection.
- That which cannot be easily understood or believed.
- An awkward situation or quarrel.
Plural difficulties
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Morrel, to whom, next to my father, I owe every blessing I enjoy, every difficulty has been removed.
We are still faced with some big difficulties; but anyhow they have ceased to be impossibilities.
“Thanks, Danglars—that will smooth over all difficulties.
“Anne go to your room and stay there until I come up,” said Marilla, recovering her powers of speech with difficulty.
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