worsening difficulty
[ˈwɜːrsənɪŋ ˈdɪfɪkəlti]
noun phrasefemininepl: worsening difficulties / dificuldades crescentes
dificuldade crescente
1. a problem or challenge that is becoming progressively more severe or hard to manage
The patient experienced worsening difficulty breathing as the infection spread.
O paciente experimentou dificuldade crescente para respirar à medida que a infecção se espalhava.
2. an increasing level of hardship or struggle in performing a task or activity
She reported worsening difficulty concentrating on her studies.
Ela relatou dificuldade crescente em se concentrar nos estudos.
3. a deteriorating situation that makes accomplishment or resolution progressively harder
The company faced worsening difficulty meeting its quarterly targets.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldade crescente em atingir suas metas trimestrais.
In Brazilian Portuguese medical and psychological contexts, 'dificuldade crescente' is the standard clinical term used in patient assessments. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in healthcare, education, and business settings to describe progressive symptoms or challenges. The concept emphasizes temporal deterioration rather than static difficulty.
NYC Slang
things getting harder / situation getting rougher
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