difficulties

/ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/

IPA: /D IH1 F AH0 K AH0 L T IY0 Z/

noun

noun

1
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
2
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
“We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.”
3
(sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning
“2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online”
4
An objection.
5
That which cannot be easily understood or believed.
6
An awkward situation or quarrel.

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