difficult

/dɪˈfɪkt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not easy to do or achieve; requiring a lot of effort or skill

“The difficult hike was not suitable for beginners.”

2. noun

a difficult problem or situation

“The difficult situation in the country was getting worse every day.”

3. adverb

in a difficult way or to a difficult degree

“She spoke difficult English, making it hard for us to understand.”

Synonyms

  • challenging
  • hard
  • tough

Antonyms

  • easy
  • simple
  • straightforward