tricky

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwierig zu bewältigen ist oder ein vorsichtiges Vorgehen erfordert; auch für Personen oder Situationen, die gerissen oder hinterlistig sind.

Describes something that is difficult to deal with or requires careful handling.

1. Deceitful or untrustworthyB2informal

   Characterized by a tendency to deceive or be dishonest; not reliable.

   Hinterhältig

   • He's a tricky character, so be careful what you tell him.
   • The salesman had a tricky way of avoiding direct questions.
   • She gave a tricky smile that made me suspicious.

   Synonymecraftycunningdeceitfuldeviousduplicitousguilefulshiftyslyuntrustworthywily

   Antonymecandidfrankguilelesshonestopenreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

2. Difficult or requiring skillB1informal

   Having hidden difficulties or requiring careful handling.

   Schwierig

   • This math problem is really tricky.
   • The negotiations were tricky, but we reached an agreement.
   • Repairing the old clock was a tricky job.

   Synonymeawkwardcomplicateddelicatedifficulthardknottyproblematicstickythornyticklishtroublesome

   Antonymeeasysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

3. Crafty or slyB2informal

   Marked by skill in deception or clever maneuvering.

   Gerissen

   • The fox is a tricky animal, known for outsmarting hunters.
   • He used a tricky strategy to win the game.
   • Her tricky tactics caught everyone off guard.

   Synonymeartfulcraftycunningdeceitfuldeviousguilefulshrewdslywily

   Antonymeguilelesshonestingenuoussincerestraightforward