One common pitfall of working from home is the difficulty of separating work from personal life.
synonyms
trapdifficultyhazard
word origin — The word 'pitfall' comes from the combination of 'pit,' referring to a hole, and 'fall,' indicating a fall into that hole. It originated in the early 19th century.
pitfall, vigilance, prospect, disparity, bland: meanings and examples
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pitfall · noun/ˈpɪtfɔl/
a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
One common pitfall of working from home is the difficulty of separating work from personal life.
Synonyms: trap, difficulty, hazard
Origin: The word 'pitfall' comes from the combination of 'pit,' referring to a hole, and 'fall,' indicating a fall into that hole. It originated in the early 19th century.
vigilance · noun/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
His vigilance helped to keep the children safe from harm.
Synonyms: watchfulness, alertness, attentiveness
Origin: from Latin 'vigilantia', meaning 'watchfulness'
prospect · noun/ˈprɑːspɛkt/
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
The prospect of going on vacation makes me feel excited.
Synonyms: chance, possibility, likelihood
Origin: from Latin 'prospectus', meaning 'a looking forward'
disparity · noun/dɪsˈpɛr.ə.ti/
a great difference or inequality between two or more things
There is a large disparity in income between the rich and the poor in many cities.
Synonyms: difference, inequality, gap
Origin: from Latin 'disparitatem', meaning 'inequality'
bland · adjective/blænd/
lacking strong flavor or distinctive qualities and therefore uninteresting
The soup was so bland that I added some salt to make it taste better.
Synonyms: dull, plain, tasteless
Origin: Middle English from Old English 'bland', meaning 'smooth' or 'pleasant'