tricky

/ˈtrɪki/
adjective
  1. Difficult to deal with or do because of its complexity or subtlety.
    • Repairing the old clock is a tricky job that requires patience.
    • The math problem was tricky, but she solved it after thinking carefully.
    • Negotiating a fair deal can be tricky when both sides want different things.
  2. Deceitful or crafty; likely to use tricks to get what one wants.
    • She gave him a tricky smile, hinting she had a secret plan.
    • Be careful around that tricky salesman; he might hide extra fees.
    • The fox in the story is tricky and always outsmarts the hunters.
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