Synonyms for Difficulty & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "difficulty"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like trouble can replace "difficulty" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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