Words Of Difficulty

adjective impossible to overcome or solve

• The challenges they faced seemed insuperable, but they persevered and overcame them.
• I thought the math test was insuperable, but after studying hard, I aced it.
• I was feeling pretty down about my job search, but I refuse to let it be insuperable.
• The mountain appeared insuperable at first, but with the right gear and determination, we reached the summit.

adjective impossible to overcome or solve

• The challenges ahead seemed insurmountable, but we were determined to find a solution.
• I know it seems insurmountable right now, but we'll figure it out together.
• The odds may be insurmountable, but we'll give it our best shot.
• The mountain of work ahead of us felt insurmountable, but we knew we had to climb it to reach our goals.

adverb used to emphasize that because the first thing is not likely or possible, the next thing is even less likely or possible

• He couldn't afford a basic phone, let alone a smartphone.
• I can't even afford a new shirt, let alone a whole outfit.
• I wouldn't even talk to him, let alone be friends with him.
• She couldn't handle a small disagreement, let alone a full-blown argument.

noun a physical or mental fight or conflict

verb to make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction

preposition indicating the source or cause of a conflict or problem

• Many students struggle with understanding complex mathematical concepts.
• I always struggle with waking up early in the morning.
• My friend struggles with keeping up with all the drama in our friend group.
• She struggles with letting go of the past and moving forward.