Synonyms for

Struggles

Verb / ˈstrʌgʌlz / Another word for struggles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To try very hard to do something that is difficult or that causes problems

Synonyms & similar words

battle struggle skin clamber scramble sputter contend shinny shin fight conflict endeavor strive battle fight grapple wrestle contend tackle scuffle labour toil work push strain grind hassle slog drudge persevere persist

Synonyms by register

Formal

contends strives endeavors labors

Informal

fights battles wrestles grapples

Literary

wrestles labors toils

Antonyms

succeeds thrives flourishes wins conquers prevails masters

Common collocations

  • struggles to survive
  • struggles with addiction
  • struggles to understand
  • struggles financially
  • struggles to cope
  • struggles with the concept
  • struggles to breathe

Word family

noun struggle
verb struggle
adjective struggling

Usage note

The word 'struggles' often implies difficulty or a prolonged effort to overcome an obstacle. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The caterpillar struggles to break free from the cocoon.
  2. My grandma struggles to climb up the stairs.
  3. I struggle to solve this difficult math problem.
  4. The athlete struggles to cross the finish line.
  5. The student struggles to understand the new lesson.

Quotes

  • The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

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