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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increasing difficultyescalating hardshipdeteriorating situationmounting challengeprogressive struggle
Antonyms / Antônimos
improving easedecreasing difficultyeasing challengealleviating hardship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificuldade crescente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dificuldade que tá piorando
more colloquial, conversational style
São Paulo
dificuldade em crescimento
formal business and medical contexts
Portugal
dificuldade agravante
Portuguese European variant, slightly more formal

Related Words

deteriorationaggravationprogressioncomplicationexacerbationhardshipstruggle

Related Idioms & Phrases

going from bad to worse
hitting a wall
climbing an uphill battle
estar em apuros crescentes
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