n. the condition or fact of being difficult something that is difficult; as a hard problem or an obstacle or objection trouble; distress; etc; or a cause of this a disagreement or quarrel
Sara had difficulty untying the knot in the rope.
Sara had difficulty untying the knot in the rope.
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Some have difficulty understanding the subtleties in the Englishlanguage.
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He had to wear an oxygen mask because he was having difficulty breathing.
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Why did Portly have difficulty sleeping?
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Where does Claire get transferred to after she has difficulty giving birth?
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What happens to Bob that proves he is having difficulty being comfortable with his new life?
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The doddering old man is having difficulty getting up from the chair.
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What was the researchers' primary difficulty in studying ferrets before the Meteetse ferret was found?
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How did Trisha eventually overcome her difficulty in reading?
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I am unconcerned with the difficulty of this test.
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What type of material does Inkling have difficulty climbing?
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He had difficulty transitioning from enlisted man to officer.
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The distractible young boy had difficulty finishing a project.
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What was Caring Paws having difficulty with?
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Jen is great at drawing but has difficulty with what subject?
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4 syllables
dif-fi-cul-ty
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