difficulty
From Middle English difficulte, from Old French difficulté, from Latin difficultas.
NOUN
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[/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.ti/en-US]
challenge
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struggle
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complication
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trouble
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hardship
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concept of obstacle
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(The specific nuance of 'obstacle' is context-dependent and does not equate to a singular ENGLISH word representing 'difficulty'.)
The term difficulty refers to the state or condition of being hard to do, understand, or deal with. It can describe a specific challenge or obstacle that one faces, whether in a practical task or an intellectual pursuit. The concept of an 'obstacle' as linked to difficulty is particularly nuanced, as it varies greatly depending on context and cannot always be conveyed through a single term in ENGLISH.
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- Studying for exams can be a real challenge. — 試験のために勉強することは本当の挑戦になることがあります。
- She faced a lot of hardship during her childhood. — 彼女は子供の頃に多くの困難に直面しました。
- The complication of the situation made it hard to find a solution. — 状況の複雑さが解決策を見つけるのを難しくしました。
- Despite the trouble he encountered, he persevered. — 彼が直面した困難にもかかわらず、彼は工夫を持ち続けました。
- Overcoming obstacles requires resilience and determination. — 障害を克服するには、回復力と決意が必要です。
register: formal