difficult

1 of 1adjective

/ˈdɪ.fɪ.ˌkʌlt/

Forms:more difficult,most difficult

1

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

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Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.
Learning to ride a bike without training wheels can be difficult for young children.
Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students.
Understanding Shakespearean language in his plays can be difficult for high school students.
Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can be difficult for novice chefs.

Synonyms:

big demanding onerous tough severe challenging exacting hard strenuous tall arduous

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2

creating a challenging or uncomfortable situation

The difficult living conditions in the remote village made it hard for families to thrive.
The difficult economic climate led to increased layoffs and reduced job security for workers.
The difficult negotiations resulted in a deadlock, with neither side willing to compromise.
The difficult regulations created barriers for new businesses entering the market.

Synonyms:

rugged rough inconvenient troublesome prickly pretty sticky problematic tricky

3

(of a person) hard to deal with, often stubborn or not willing to cooperate

She’s always difficult when we try to make plans.
He can be difficult when it comes to making decisions.
Don’t be difficult; just follow the instructions.
She was a difficult child when she was younger.
Stop being so difficult and help me with this task.

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