struggling — having difficulty dealing with or achieving something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having difficulty dealing with or achieving something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 어려움을 겪고 있는, 고군분투하는
Korean pronunciation: **스트**러글링
Example Sentences
- The struggling comedian's jokes were so bad that even the crickets left the building.
- Many small businesses are struggling due to the economic downturn.
- He's struggling to understand why his cat insists on sleeping on his laptop keyboard.
struggling
ADJECTIVE//ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ//
having difficulty dealing with or achieving something
The young farmer is struggling to pull the stubborn ox through the muddy field.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어 'strugglen'에서 유래. 원래는 '비틀거리며 움직이다'라는 의미였으나, 점차 '어려움과 싸우다'라는 현재 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The struggling comedian's jokes were so bad that even the crickets left the building.”
“Many small businesses are struggling due to the economic downturn.”
“He's struggling to understand why his cat insists on sleeping on his laptop keyboard.”
“The struggling writer finally found inspiration in a coffee shop.”
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