struggling
adjectiveUK /ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
US /ˈstrʌɡ.lɪŋ/
Having a hard time doing something.
The struggling plant needed more water and sunlight.
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2. Trying very hard to do something even though it is difficult.
She was struggling to open the heavy jar.
3. Not doing well or not successful.
The struggling team lost every game this season.
4. Moving with great effort because something is in the way.
He was struggling through the deep snow.