struggle

Middle English, from Old French 'estrugler', from Latin 'strugulare' meaning to contend or grapple.

NOUN (1)
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battle formal / fight / strife
Synonyms battle formal , fight , strife
Antonyms peace

Struggle refers to a serious effort or fight against difficulties, challenges, or obstacles. It often implies a prolonged and difficult conflict, whether physical, emotional, or mental.

plural
struggles
  • The team faced a tough struggle to secure the championship title. — チームはチャンピオンシップのタイトルを獲得するために厳しい戦いに直面しました。
  • His life has been a constant struggle to overcome personal challenges. — 彼の人生は、個人的な課題を克服するための絶え間ない闘争です。
  • The struggle for equality continues to inspire generations. — 平等のための闘争は世代を超えて人々を鼓舞し続けています。
register: formal
VERB (1)
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Antonyms succeed

To struggle means to make a determined effort to achieve something despite difficulties. It often suggests a feeling of being in a contentious or strenuous fight.

irregular note only if irregular
past present_participle
struggled struggling
  • He had to struggle against the current to swim to the shore. — 彼は岸に泳ぎつくために流れに逆らって奮闘しなければなりませんでした。
  • She struggled to balance her career and family life. — 彼女はキャリアと家族の生活を両立させることに苦労しました
  • They will struggle for justice until their voices are heard. — 彼らは声が聞かれるまで正義のために戦い続けるでしょう。