Struggle
/ˈstrʌɡ.əl/noun
To make forceful or violent efforts to get free from restraint or constriction.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'struggle' was often associated with the battle between good and evil, reflecting the human condition in a cosmic fight for survival.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*streig-
“To push, pull, or make an effort.”
Old English
Old English
strugglian
“To strive or to make an effort, especially in a difficult situation.”
Middle English
Middle English
struglen
“To wrestle, fight, or contend with difficulty.”
14th Century
Middle English
struggle
“To engage in a contest of strength or force.”
Modern English
English
struggle
“To exert effort against difficulty; to strive.”