| adversity |
a condition of misfortune or difficulty. [1/2 definitions] |
| alcoholism |
a pathological condition resulting from habitual overuse of alcoholic beverages, characterized by dependence on alcohol, difficulty in functioning properly, and severe withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped. |
| anemia |
a condition resulting from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and characterized by weakness, pallor, and difficulty in breathing. |
| anemic |
pertaining to or suffering from anemia, a condition resulting from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin and characterized by weakness, pallor, and difficulty in breathing. [1/2 definitions] |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. [1/3 definitions] |
| bear up |
to face hardship without despairing; withstand difficulty or stress; be brave; endure. |
| bind |
a situation of unusual difficulty. [1/13 definitions] |
| bite the bullet |
to endure the pain or difficulty of voluntarily forced effort, or the unpleasantness of a situation forced upon one. |
| boggle |
to overcome with the complexity or difficulty of something. [1/4 definitions] |
| burden1 |
something that is carried, borne, or endured, usu. with some difficulty. [1/3 definitions] |
| cerebral palsy |
a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain before or during birth, characterized by spastic paralysis and difficulty in controlling the voluntary muscles. |
| choke |
to suffer difficulty in breathing or swallowing (sometimes fol. by "on"). [1/9 definitions] |
| clamber |
to climb awkwardly or with difficulty, using both hands and feet. [1/2 definitions] |
| clean |
performed or made without difficulty or mistake. [1/12 definitions] |
| confused |
having difficulty perceiving or understanding because of conflicting or otherwise incomprehensible information; perplexed; puzzled. |
| constipation |
difficulty or infrequency in moving the bowels. |
| coward |
a person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; a person easily discouraged or intimidated by fear. [1/2 definitions] |
| croup1 |
an abnormal respiratory condition, most common in children, the symptoms of which include coughing and difficulty in breathing. |
| diphtheria |
a severe contagious bacterial infection whose symptoms are high fever and difficulty in breathing. |
| doubt |
to be unconvinced or unsure of the truth; have difficulty believing something. [1/6 definitions] |
| dyslexia |
a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in recognizing and understanding written words. |