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difficulty

/dɪˈfɪslti/ noun · British & US
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What does difficulty mean?

noun

The state of being difficult; a problem or obstacle that is hard to overcome. The quality of being difficult to understand or deal with.

Example

"The difficulty of the hike made it unsuitable for beginners."

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