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difficulty

The word “difficulty” has 4 syllables: dif-fi-cul-ty

It's pronounced as /ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti/

What is synonym and antonym for difficulty?

In the thesaurus, “difficulty” has 146 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for difficulty along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for difficulty

Antonyms for difficulty

Meanings of difficulty

  • noun
    1. The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
    2. An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
    3. (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.

Example Sentences

  • She had great difficulty understanding the complex instructions.
  • The hikers faced difficulty when the weather suddenly changed.
  • Learning a new language can be a difficulty for many adults.
  • He experienced difficulty breathing after the intense workout.
  • Financial difficulty forced the family to cut back on expenses.

On this page you'll find 164 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to difficulty, such as: acceptance, accord, acquiescence, advantage, adversity, affliction, aftereffect.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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objection

  • argument
  • cavil
  • censure
  • challenge
  • complaint
  • compunction
  • conflict
  • counter-argument
  • criticism
  • debate
  • declination
  • defiance
  • demur
  • demurral
  • demurrer
  • demurring
  • difficulty
  • disapprobation
  • disapproval
  • discontent
  • disesteem
  • disinclination
  • dislike
  • disobedience
  • displeasure
  • dispute
  • dissatisfaction
  • dissent
  • distrust
  • distrustfulness
  • doubt
  • dubiety
  • dubitation
  • exception
  • expostulation
  • fuss
  • grievance
  • gripe
  • hassle
  • hesitation
  • incertitude
  • indetermination
  • kick
  • misdoubt
  • misgiving
  • mistrust
  • mistrustfulness
  • misunderstanding
  • niggle
  • odium
  • opposition
  • protest
  • protestation
  • qualm
  • qualmishness
  • quarrel
  • question
  • quibble
  • rebellion
  • rejection
  • reluctance
  • remonstrance
  • remonstration
  • repugnancy
  • reservation
  • revilement
  • scruple
  • shrinking
  • skepticism
  • squabble
  • squawk
  • static
  • stink
  • suspicion
  • uncertainty
  • unease
  • uneasiness
  • unwillingness

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