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difficult
01
needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most difficult
Comparative
more difficult
gradable
Examples
Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.
02
creating a challenging or uncomfortable situation
Examples
The difficult living conditions in the remote village made it hard for families to thrive.
03
(of a person) hard to deal with, often stubborn or not willing to cooperate
Examples
She ’s always difficult when we try to make plans.
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difficultness
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