difficult

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

adjectivedif · fi · cult

Think: “DIF-FI-CULT” — it’s difficult when a CULT makes things hard!

Yes, it's difficult. Don’t drop the second “i”: it’s dif-fi-cult (two i’s before the “cult”).

Definitions

  1. adjectivehard to do, understand, or deal with; challenging
  2. adjectivenot easy to please or get along with

Examples

  • The math puzzle was difficult, but I solved it after practicing.
  • It can be difficult to stay focused when the room is noisy.
  • The new coach is strict, but she isn’t difficult once you get to know her.

Synonyms

hardchallengingtoughdemandingtricky

Antonyms

easysimple

Translations

ES difícilPT difícilFR difficile

Common misspellings

difcultdificultdifficltdificcultdiffcultdifficutdifficaultdiffikult

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