difficult

/dˈɪfɪkə‍lt/

/ˈdɪfəkəɫt/

difficult

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

synonyms : hard

antonyms : easy

having or causing problems

hard to control

antonyms : manageable

Examples

1. The separation from Julie was already difficult for Alex.

2. The online dictionary provides pronunciation guides for difficult words.

3. After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

4. The boss always assigns difficult projects as a way of kicking the tires of new employees.