Difficulty

10 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The state or condition of being hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand. A problem or obstacle that prevents easy achievement or progress.

“She experienced difficulty adapting to the new computer system.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/difikəl̩tiː/

Syllables

dif·fi·cul·ty

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Synonyms

challengehardshipobstaclecomplication

Antonyms

ease

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Wordle

Triple-F and double-I pattern; -TY ending is common

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Scrabble

Worth 20 points; excellent value with multiple high-scoring F's and Y

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