Pronunciation

/dɪˈfɪkəlt/

Definitions

Adjective

• Describing a quality: Characterized by difficulty or resistance to being accomplished or understood; requiring much effort or skill. For example: “The math problem was quite difficult for her to solve.”
• Difficult situation: A challenging or troublesome scenario. For example: “Dealing with a difficult boss can be very stressful.”

Noun (rarely)

• A troublesome or hard-to-solve matter. For example: “He faced numerous difficult situations during his expedition.”

Verb (rarely)

• To make something difficult; to complicate. For example: “The teacher made the lesson more difficult to increase understanding.”

Adverb

• In a difficult manner; with much trouble or effort. For example: “She spoke softly and carefully, trying not to make the task difficult for him.”

Phrases

• “Struggling with a difficult decision”
• “Overcoming a difficult challenge”
• “A difficult task ahead”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The climb up the mountain was physically difficult.”
• Noun: “He had to overcome many difficult obstacles on his journey.”
• Verb: “The teacher tried to simplify the concept to make it less difficult for the students.”
• Adverb: “She handled the situation as easily as possible, trying to avoid making it difficult for others.”

Synonyms

• Challenging
• Complicated
• Arduous
• Tough
• Difficult-to-manage
• Complex
• Uncompromising
• Elusive
• Hard

Antonyms

• Easy
• Simple
• Effortless
• Seamless
• Manageable
• Clear
• Straightforward
• Problem-free