difficult

//ˈdɪfɪkəlt//
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Adjective

difficultCanonical form
more difficultComparative
most difficultSuperlative
1

requiring much effort, skill, or ability to accomplish or understand; not easy

This math problem is very difficult.

2

hard to deal with, manage, or please; troublesome

He can be a difficult person to work with.

3

characterized by or causing hardship or problems

She went through a difficult time after losing her job.

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