Wrestle with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛsəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
RES-uhl with / RES-uhl wihth
ɹˈɛsəl/ /wˈɪð
re-SEL with
Definition
To try hard to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or situation, often feeling unsure or struggling.
Usage & Nuances
This is a figurative, not literal, phrase. Used with abstract problems ('wrestle with a decision', 'wrestle with guilt'). Neutral/formal tone—common in both spoken and written English. Don't use for physical wrestling.
Spanish: lidiar con - luchar con - batallar conPortuguese (BR): lutar com - enfrentarPortuguese (PT): lutar com - enfrentarChinese (Simplified): 努力应对 - 努力解决Chinese (Traditional): 努力應對 - 努力解決Hindi: से जूझनाArabic: يصارع مع - يعاني منBengali: সংগ্রাম করা - লড়াই করা (মনে বা সমস্যার সাথে)Russian: бороться с (проблемой) - справляться сJapanese: 悩む - 苦しむVietnamese: vật lộn với - đấu tranh vớiKorean: 고심하다 - 씨름하다Turkish: uğraşmak - boğuşmakUrdu: جدوجہد کرنا - کشمکش کرناIndonesian: vật lộn với - đấu tranh với
Example Sentences
I wrestle with math problems every night.
basic
She wrestles with her decision to move abroad.
basic
Many people wrestle with stress at work.
basic
I’ve been wrestling with this question all week, and I still don’t know what to do.
natural
He’s wrestling with some tough emotions after the breakup.
natural
We all wrestle with doubts sometimes—it’s completely normal.
natural