difficulty

Definition

  • noun: the quality of something that makes it hard to do
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'difficult'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: obstruction, trouble, impediment

Examples

  • He has 'difficulty' [='trouble'] reading without his glasses. [=it is difficult for him to read without his glasses]

  • It was only 'with' (great/considerable) 'difficulty' that we were able to continue.

  • She underestimated the 'difficulty' of saving so much money.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I love you. All right, Rose. What do you got? Oh, shit! There's a man in this picture? Oh, shut up! I had technical difficulties. - Who's next? - Trust me. Look, he's gorgeous. - Thank you. - And smart and totally... smoldering. - Can you make that a full pound (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes