struggled
word · lemma: struggle
/ˈstɹəɡəɫd/
/stɹˈʌɡəld/
Definition
Had a hard time doing something, experienced difficulty, or fought to achieve or deal with something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes effort in the face of difficulty, in past tense. Common with 'to', e.g., 'struggled to finish'. Can be emotional, physical, or practical challenges. Different from 'failed' (no success); 'struggled' only says it was hard.
Spanish: luchó - tuvo dificultadesPortuguese (BR): lutou - teve dificuldadesPortuguese (PT): lutou - teve dificuldadesChinese (Simplified): 挣扎了 - 很努力Chinese (Traditional): 掙扎了 - 很努力Hindi: संघर्ष कियाArabic: واجه صعوبة - كافحBengali: সংগ্রাম করেছিল - কষ্ট পেয়েছিলRussian: боролся - испытывал трудностиJapanese: 苦労した - もがいたVietnamese: đã vật lộn - đã gặp khó khănKorean: 힘들어했다 - 애썼다Turkish: zorlandı - mücadele ettiUrdu: جدو جہد کی - مشکل میں تھاIndonesian: berjuang - kesulitan
Example Sentences
She struggled with her homework last night.
basic
He struggled to carry the heavy box.
basic
The baby struggled to put on his shoes.
basic
I struggled to stay awake during the long meeting.
natural
They struggled for years before their business finally took off.
natural
She struggled with her confidence after moving to a new city.
natural