difficult; hardship; problem
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
difficult; hard; challenging
Describes situations, tasks, or problems that are not easy to handle or solve.
This math problem is very difficult for him.
Learning a new language is always the most difficult at the beginning.
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Walking in the desert is extremely difficult.
adjective
impoverished; hard up; in straitened circumstances
Describes a state of financial hardship or poverty. Often used for life or living conditions.
His family is in difficult circumstances and needs to apply for a scholarship.
During that period, everyone's life was very hard.
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After he lost his job, life became quite difficult.
noun
difficulty; hardship; trouble; problem
Refers to a concrete problem or obstacle that one encounters and must overcome.
We encountered many technical difficulties in the project.
Don't be afraid, if you have any trouble, tell me and we'll solve it together.
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We can only move forward by overcoming the difficulties before us.