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1. | [ adjective ] not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure | |
Synonyms: | hard | |
Examples: | "a difficult task" "difficult times" "a difficult child" "found himself in a difficult situation" "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?" |
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Related terms: | easy rugged ambitious troublesome awkward trying hard-fought rocky baffling hard-fought delicate herculean thorny tall vexed nasty fractious catchy arduous stubborn serious hard demanding effortful difficulty | |
2. | [ adjective ] requiring much effort and trouble | |
Examples: | "the mountain climb was long, steep, and difficult" |
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Related terms: | effortful | |
Similar spelling: |
difficulty |