difficult
adjective/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
Frequency rank: #708 most common English word
Meaning
Hard to do or understand; needing much effort or skill.
Example sentence
Learning to ride a bike without training wheels can be quite difficult.
Synonyms & related words
- hard
- tough
- challenging
- demanding
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