Definition of "difficulty" in English

noun

1. The state of being difficult, or hard to do.

   • My mom is old and has a lot of difficulty (in) remembering all her grandchildren's names.

2. An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

   • We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.

3. (sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning

   • 2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online

4. An objection.

5. That which cannot be easily understood or believed.

6. An awkward situation or quarrel.