Definitions

1. noun

a prolonged effort to achieve or overcome something: a difficult situation or a problem to be dealt with.

“Her struggle to get a promotion at work was finally successful after a year of hard work.”

2. verb

to make a great effort to do something, especially because it is difficult or unpleasant.

“He struggles to get out of bed every morning due to his chronic pain.”

3. verb

to try to do something, but not succeed because it is too difficult or unpleasant.

“She struggled to learn the new language, but eventually became proficient.”