difficultlaunch

noun
UK /ˈdɪfɪkəlt lɔːntʃ/
US /ˈdɪfɪkəlt lɔːntʃ/

A difficult launch is when something is very hard to start or send off.

The rocket had a difficult launch because of the strong wind.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A product release that faces many problems.

The new phone had a difficult launch and many people complained.

3. A hard time getting a boat into the water.

The storm made the boat's difficult launch very slow.

4. A tough beginning for a new project.

Our school play had a difficult launch, but it got better.