difficulty

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Synonyms: difficult, difficultly

Antonyms: difficult, difficultly

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Noun

1. The state of being [[difficult]], or hard to do.
2. An [[obstacle]] that hinders achievement of a [[goal]]. <!-- Could be shortened to [[problem]], just that [[problem]] is defined in terms of [[difficulty]]. -->
3. {{lb|en|sometimes|in the plural}} Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of [[drowning]]
4. An [[objection]].
5. That which cannot be easily understood or believed.
6. An [[awkward]] [[situation]] or [[quarrel]].

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