- plural of difficulty.
difficulties
Example Sentences
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Wheelchair user Janice Johnstone recently highlighted the difficulties faced in finding an accessible taxi with only three available in Dumfries and Galloway.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Sleep difficulties are especially common during middle age, including among women in their 40s and 50s.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
On Sunday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said his government is taking further steps to "address the difficulties faced by high school students and educational staff".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Grip strength can also help predict who may develop frailty, which is a large risk for falling down and having difficulties with everyday activities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
He healed rapidly—his hands became amazingly tough—and strangely suffered no real long-range difficulties from the run down the river, probably because his earlier time—the Time—had taught him so well.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
