Difficulty
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/
US
/ˈdɪf.ə.kəl.ti/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
The state of being hard, or a problem that makes something challenging.
Example
"She faced difficulty in solving math questions."
"He had difficulty lifting the heavy box because it was much larger than expected."
"Students often experience difficulty when adapting to a new school system and different teaching styles."
Explanation
“Difficulty” is a noun that describes the state of being hard or a problem that makes something challenging. For example, a student might face difficulty in learning a new language. You may also have difficulty finding a taxi in a busy city. It can describe problems, struggles, or obstacles in life, work, or study. Sometimes it’s temporary, like difficulty understanding one math problem, and sometimes bigger, like difficulty paying bills. The word highlights obstacles that require effort to overcome.