1. in a manner that requires more effort, struggle, or challenge than usual
He climbed the mountain with greater difficulty due to his injury.
Ele subiu a montanha com maior dificuldade por causa de sua lesão.
2. experiencing more obstacles or complications in accomplishing something
She understood the advanced concepts with greater difficulty than her peers.
Ela compreendeu os conceitos avançados com maior dificuldade do que seus colegas.