noun
difficulties
DIH-fih-kuhl-teez
noun
1
Problems or troubles that make something hard to achieve or manage.
"The company ran into financial difficulties last year."
"She overcame many difficulties to finish her degree."
How to Use Difficulties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProblems or obstacles standing in the way of something.
Common pairings
financial difficulties
run into difficulties
overcome difficulties
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The company ran into financial _____ last year.