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difficult

/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/

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adjective

A1formalcommon/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/

Describes something that is not easy to do, understand, or deal with.

ruОписывает то, что нелегко сделать, понять или справиться с этим.esDescribe algo que no es fácil de hacer, entender o manejar.frQualifie ce qui n'est pas facile à faire, à comprendre ou à gérer, ou qui demande des efforts.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht leicht zu tun, zu verstehen oder zu bewältigen ist; es erfordert Anstrengung, Geschick oder Mühe.ptDescreve algo que não é fácil de fazer, entender ou lidar; que exige esforço, habilidade ou enfrenta obstáculos.zh形容做起来不容易、需要付出较多努力或技巧;也形容难以理解、难以处理或难以相处。arيصف ما ليس سهلاً في فعله أو فهمه أو التعامل معه، ويُستعمل أيضاً لما يتطلب جهداً أو مهارة أو يعترضه عائق.

  1. Hard to do or achieve A1 formal

    Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or intelligence to accomplish.

    • The math exam was very difficult.
    • It is difficult to learn a new language quickly.
    • She found the puzzle too difficult to solve.

    ruТрудныйesDifícil de hacer o lograrfrdifficile (à faire ou à réaliser)deSchwierigptDifícilzh困难arصعب

    Synonyms: arduousbackbreakingchallengingdemandingexactingformidablegruelinghardlaboriousrigorousstrenuoustough

    Antonyms: easyeffortlessfacilesimpletrivial

  2. Hard to understand or deal with A2 formal

    Not easy to comprehend or manage; complicated.

    • The instructions were difficult to follow.
    • He has a difficult personality to work with.
    • This is a difficult situation for everyone involved.

    ruСложныйesdifícil de entender o manejarfrDifficile à comprendre ou à gérerdeSchwierigptDifícilzh困难的arصَعْب

    Synonyms: arduouschallengingcomplexcomplicateddemandinghardintricateproblematictoughtricky

    Antonyms: cleareasymanageablesimplestraightforwardtractableunderstandable

  3. Full of problems or trouble B1 formal

    Characterized by hardship, problems, or challenges.

    • She has been through a difficult time recently.
    • The company is facing a difficult financial period.
    • Growing up in a difficult environment shaped his character.

    ruТрудныйesdifícil, lleno de problemasfrdifficile (plein de problèmes)deSchwierigptDifícilzh困难的arصَعْب

    Synonyms: arduousburdensomehardproblematicroughtaxingtoughtroubledtroublesometrying

    Antonyms: easysimplesmoothtrouble-free

  • more difficult comparative form
  • most difficult superlative form