seriousdifficulty
nounUK /ˈsɪəriəs ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
US /ˈsɪriəs ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
A very big problem that is hard to fix.
The little boat got into seriousdifficulty when the storm came.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hard time when things are very tough.
After losing his job, he faced seriousdifficulty paying the bills.
3. A situation that needs a lot of effort to get through.
The hikers had seriousdifficulty finding the trail in the dark.
4. A strong level of trouble in doing something.
She had seriousdifficulty learning to swim at first.