Difficulty Definition & Meaning
difficulty
- noun
- an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"
- a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent"
- a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; "grappling with financial difficulties"
- the quality of being difficult; "they agreed about the difficulty of the climb"
"Difficulty" in song lyrics
See how difficulty is used in real songs:
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"I'm having a big problem, or should I say difficulty?"
Big Ed f/ Da Diiiiiiiick — Who Am I? -
"Is heated only with difficulty"
Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung — Disco Queen -
"This is not a test, it's difficulty"
GZA — Breaker, Breaker
Words that rhyme with difficulty
Usage tips for "difficulty"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "difficulty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for difficulty to find words that pair well.