difficulty in Bengali বাংলা
difficulty in Dogri डोगरी
difficulty in English
- difficulty⇄difficulty, noun, pl.-ties.
1. the fact or condition of being difficult; degree to which something is difficult.
Ex. The difficulty of the job kept us from finishing it on time.
2. hard work; much effort.
Ex. The lame man walked w - difficulty⇄expr. make a difficulty, to be unwilling; object.
Ex. My mother made no difficulty when I bought a car.
difficulty in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
difficulty in Hindi हिन्दी
difficulty in Kashmiri कॉशुर
difficulty in Maithili মৈথিলী
difficulty in Malayalam മലയാളം
difficulty in Nepali नेपाली
difficulty in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
difficulty in Sindhi سنڌي
difficulty in Tamil தமிழ்
difficulty
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/
Definitions
- The state or condition of being hard to accomplish, understand, or deal with.
- A problematic situation or obstacle.
- A disagreement or struggle.
Usage Examples
- "She had great difficulty in solving the puzzle."
- "Financial difficulties forced them to close the business."
- "The project faced several unexpected difficulties."
Etymology
Derived from Latin "difficultas," meaning hardship or trouble, from "difficilis" (hard, not easy).
Synonyms
hardship, obstacle, challenge, problem, struggle, adversity
Antonyms
ease, simplicity, effortlessness, smoothness
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | difficulté | /di.fi.kyl.te/ |
| Spanish | dificultad | /di.fi.kulˈtad/ |
| German | Schwierigkeit | /ˈʃviːʁɪçkaɪ̯t/ |
| Hindi | कठिनाई | /kaṭhināī/ |
| Chinese | 困难 | /kùnnán/ |
| Russian | трудность | /ˈtrud.nəsʲtʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, the second syllable is often stressed (/ˈdɪf.ə.kəl.ti/), while in British English, it is commonly pronounced with a schwa sound in the last syllable (/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/).
Historical Usage
The term "difficulty" has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to moral or intellectual obstacles.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, difficulty is perceived as a necessary part of growth, while in others, it may be associated with failure or struggle.
More Information
This article explores how different societies perceive and handle difficulties, as well as psychological strategies for overcoming challenges.