Difficulty and Difference

Difficulty

Difficulty noun - Variance of opinion on a matter.
Usage example: the theologian's ongoing difficulties with the Vatican

Difference is a synonym for difficulty in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Difference" instead a noun "Difficulty", when it comes to topics like disagreement.

Nearby Word: difficult

Difference

Difference noun - Variance of opinion on a matter.
Usage example: we must try to settle our differences without fighting

Difficulty is a synonym for difference in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Difficulty" instead a noun "Difference", if it concerns topics such as disagreement.

How words are described

particular particular difficulty particular difference
similar similar difficulty similar difference
considerable considerable difficulty considerable difference
relative relative difficulty relative difference
Other adjectives: sheer, actual, real, massive, extreme, great, serious, little, main, inherent, apparent, significant, immense, technical.
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