difficult
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
adjective
- Needing much effort or skill to do, understand, or deal with; not easy.
- The math problem was so difficult that most students couldn't solve it.
- She faced a difficult decision about which job to accept.
- Learning a new language can be difficult, but it is very rewarding.
- Hard to please or manage; not cooperative (used of a person).
- The toddler was being difficult and refused to put on his shoes.
- The customer was difficult and kept changing his order.
- He has a difficult personality, but he means well.
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