tricky

• Décrit quelque chose de difficile à gérer ou qui demande une approche prudente, souvent en raison de sa complexité ou de ses pièges.

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.

   fourbe / trompeur

   • 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.

   Synonymescraftycunningdeceitfuldeviousduplicitousguilefulshiftyslyuntrustworthywily

   Antonymescandidfrankguilelesshonestopenreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

2. Difficult or requiring skillB1informal

   Having hidden difficulties or requiring careful handling.

   difficile, délicat

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

   Synonymesawkwardcomplicateddelicatedifficulthardknottyproblematicstickythornyticklishtroublesome

   Antonymeseasysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

3. Crafty or slyB2informal

   Marked by skill in deception or clever maneuvering.

   rusé ou retors

   • 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.

   Synonymesartfulcraftycunningdeceitfuldeviousguilefulshrewdslywily

   Antonymesguilelesshonestingenuoussincerestraightforward