Difficulty and Strain

Difficulty noun - Something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal.

Strain is a synonym for difficulty in problem topic. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Difficulty", when it comes to topics like hardship, mental burden.

Nearby Word: difficult

Strain noun - Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension.

Difficulty is a synonym for strain in pressure topic. Sometimes you can use "Difficulty" instead a noun "Strain", if it concerns topics such as stress.

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer