clusterofdifficulties
nounUK /ˈklʌstər əv ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
US /ˈklʌstər əv ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/
A bunch of hard problems that happen together.
The team faced a clusterofdifficulties when the power went out during the big test.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of hard tasks that must be solved at the same time.
Finishing homework, chores, and practice made a clusterofdifficulties for Sam.
3. A pile of tricky situations that seem connected.
The broken bike, lost key, and rainy day formed a clusterofdifficulties.
4. A bunch of tough moments that arrive all at once.
Moving to a new school brought a clusterofdifficulties for the family.