difficulty
nounUK /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
US /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
A difficulty is something that is hard to do or understand.
She had difficulty opening the jar because the lid was stuck.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being hard to do or deal with.
The difficulty of the test surprised the students.
3. A situation that causes trouble or worry.
He is in financial difficulty and needs help.
4. A disagreement or argument with someone.
They had a difficulty about who should pay the bill.