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difficulty
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How to pronounce difficulty:

Definition of difficulty:

difficulty (noun):
an objection or obstacle
an effort that is inconvenient.
the quality or state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand the quality or state of being difficult

Synonyms for difficulty:

problemtroubleinconvenienceuphillpredicamentadversitytribulationimpedimenthindrancehurdle
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Antonyms for difficulty:

plentyjoysuccesspeacepeacefulnessoptimismserenityequanimitytranquillitycheer
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