difficult
/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
not easy
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- 1.
Not easy; needing effort or skill.
"This math problem is very difficult."
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This math problem is very difficult.
This math problem is very difficult.
It’s difficult to learn a new language.
It’s difficult to learn a new language.
Don’t give up — difficult things make us grow.
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How do you pronounce difficult?
difficult is pronounced [/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does difficult mean?
difficult means "not easy". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is difficult?
difficult is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "This math problem is very difficult." — used to mean "not easy".
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